Austin Neighborhoods Guide
Every part of Austin has its own personality. See what each area feels like, and what it costs right now.
Austin Areas
Downtown
The urban core. High rise living, rooftop pools, and a walk to Rainey Street, the Capitol, and Lady Bird Lake.
Central
Tarrytown, Clarksville, Rosedale, and Hyde Park. Historic bungalows, tree lined streets, and easy access to downtown and Lady Bird Lake.
UT Campus
West Campus, North Campus, and the blocks around the University of Texas. Walking distance to class, with a mix of new towers and older student standbys.
East
Austin's creative and culinary heart. Converted warehouses, indie coffee shops, murals, and a food scene that keeps growing.
North
Crestview, Brentwood, and North Lamar. An established mix of midcentury homes and apartments close to major employment corridors.
Northeast
Growing communities with lower rents along the 290 and 183 corridor, close to Samsung and the northeast tech employers.
Northwest
Anderson Mill, Balcones Woods, and Great Hills. Quiet suburban streets, larger floor plans, and easy access to the tech corridor.
Arboretum
Upscale shopping and dining around The Arboretum and The Domain, surrounded by newer luxury apartment communities.
Wells Branch
A planned community on Austin's northern edge with parks, greenbelts, and easy access to Round Rock and Pflugerville.
Far West
Hill Country views across River Place, Steiner Ranch, Lakeway, and Bee Cave. A higher priced, outdoorsy corner of the metro near Lake Austin and Lake Travis.
Far East
Del Valle and the far east side. Newer rental stock with lower rents near the airport and growing East Austin employers.
South Central
South Congress (SoCo), Zilker, and Bouldin Creek. Boutique shopping, live music, and some of Austin's most walkable, photogenic streets.
South
A laid back mix of established neighborhoods, greenbelt access, and easy commutes into downtown along South Lamar and Manchaca.
Southeast
East Riverside and Montopolis. Living near Lady Bird Lake, with rents that run under the central core.
Southwest
Circle C, Barton Creek, and Oak Hill. Golf communities, greenbelt access, and Hill Country living close to Highway 290.
West
Westlake Hills and Rollingwood. Lakeside and Hill Country living inside the Eanes ISD boundary.
Surrounding Area
Cedar Park
A suburb northwest of Austin that keeps adding rooftops, known for its parks and easy access to the tech corridor via 183A.
Buda & Kyle
Fast growing towns along I-35 south of Austin, with newer construction and lower rents within commuting distance.
Dripping Springs
Hill Country charm southwest of Austin. Wineries, distilleries, and room to spread out just far enough from the city to feel like a retreat.
Georgetown
A historic town square anchors this growing city north of Austin, with river trails and rents that run under the Austin core.
Leander & Liberty Hill
Fast growing exurbs on Austin's northwest edge, with newer apartment stock, lower rents, and quick access to 183A and the tech corridor.
Manor
One of the fastest growing towns in Texas, just east of Austin, with newly built apartment communities at some of the metro's lowest rents.
Pflugerville
A suburb northeast of Austin with Lake Pflugerville, trails, and a short drive to the big tech employers.
Round Rock
Home to Dell's headquarters, a big suburb north of Austin with shopping, parks, and a wide range of apartment communities.