Central Austin
Downtown & Rainey Street
High-rise apartments and condos close to offices, Lady Bird Lake and nightlife. Expect elevator reservations, loading docks and strict move windows.
East Austin
Older bungalows mixed with new builds, plenty of restaurants and bars, and quick access to downtown.
South Congress, Bouldin Creek & Travis Heights
Walkable streets near SoCo shops and music venues. Many older homes, with narrow streets and tight driveways.
Zilker & Barton Hills
Next to Zilker Park, Barton Springs and the Greenbelt. Popular with people who want the outdoors close to town.
Hyde Park & North Loop
Leafy, historic streets north of UT with a neighborhood feel and older homes.
Mueller
A planned neighborhood on the old airport site, with parks, a lake, mixed housing and retail.
North and Northwest
The Domain & North Burnet
Apartments and offices around the Domain's shopping and dining, sometimes called Austin's second downtown.
Northwest Hills & Allandale
Established residential areas with good access to MoPac and US 183.
Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park & Leander
Separate cities in Williamson and Travis counties with newer subdivisions and more house for the money.
Georgetown
A historic town square and fast-growing neighborhoods about 30 miles north of downtown.
South and Southwest
South Austin, Manchaca & Slaughter Lane
A mix of 1970s–2000s neighborhoods with a laid-back South Austin feel.
Circle C & Southwest Austin
Master-planned neighborhoods near the Veloway, the Wildflower Center and the Southwest Parkway trails.
Oak Hill
Southwest Austin where US 290 and SH 71 meet, at the edge of the Hill Country.
Buda & Kyle
Fast-growing towns along I-35 in Hays County, with newer homes and easy access to both Austin and San Marcos.
West and Hill Country
West Lake Hills & Rollingwood
Small cities just west of downtown, known for hilly lots and the Eanes school district.
Lakeway, Bee Cave & Lake Travis
Lake and hill living to the west, with longer drives into town.
Dripping Springs & Wimberley
Hill Country towns with larger lots, wineries and swimming holes. Long gravel drives and steep grades can affect move planning.
How to choose
- Drive your commute at rush hour before you sign. I-35, MoPac and US 183 can turn a 15-minute trip into 45.
- Check the school district, not just the city. Austin-area district lines rarely match city limits.
- Ask about utilities. Electricity may come from Austin Energy, a co-op or a retail plan, depending on the address.
- Look up flood maps for homes near creeks. The City of Austin and FEMA both publish them.
- Check HOA and building rules for move-in, including truck size, hours and elevator reservations.
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