Rooftop pool
MixedAdvertised: "17th floor rooftop pool with panoramic capitol views."
Reality: Great when it's residents only, but 18 reviews mention outsiders getting in through propped doors.
Austin · East · Apartment ReviewB+ · Upscale Mid-Tier
Avenir Apartments Austin: What 200+ Reviews Actually Say
01 · The Verdict
Great location and standout maintenance, but I-35 noise is real.
Recommended if you're…
- Walking to downtown, East 6th, or East 7th on a regular basis
- OK trading some highway noise for a walkable location
- Someone who values a responsive maintenance team over polished lobbies
- Looking for a shorter lease that still gets the move in special
Skip if you're…
- Sensitive to highway noise. Even upper floors get some I-35 hum
- Expecting a fully secured amenity space (outsiders get through)
- Shopping strictly on price per square foot. This isn't the cheapest option per foot
8.8/10 · Recommend, with caveatsHow we scored Avenir
We score every community on the same five dimensions, each from 0 to 10, each with a fixed share of the rating that never changes between communities. Multiply each score by its share, add the five together, and you get the number. Resident reviews are evidence for the scores, never averaged in.
Maintenance and management25% of the rating
9.6/10The standout. Same day and next day fixes praised across 200+ reviews; Jose and Scott named repeatedly.
Location and walkability20% of the rating
9.2/10Walk Score 81. Downtown is a 15 minute walk and East 6th is 8. The reason to live here.
Noise inside the unit20% of the rating
7.4/10The building sits on I-35 and the live traffic reading is 49 (Busy). Units facing east on high floors mostly escape it; units facing west do not.
Value vs. the market20% of the rating
8.6/10The entry 1BR asks right around the neighborhood median, with 8 weeks free on a 12 month term. Top layouts price at a premium.
Amenities and building15% of the rating
9.0/10Built 2021, 17 floors, six tracked amenities that mostly work as advertised. Docked for outsiders slipping into amenity spaces.
Totalweighted sum, rounded to one decimal
8.8/109.6×0.25 + 9.2×0.20 + 7.4×0.20 + 8.6×0.20 + 9.0×0.15 = 8.79, rounded to 8.8
Where 8.8 lands on the 10 point scale:
Avenir · 8.8
What earns it
- Maintenance that actually shows up, and residents keep naming Jose and Scott for it.
- A walk everywhere location: downtown, East 6th, and East 7th on foot.
- Free weeks that do real work on the monthly cost. Compare net rent, not advertised.
The catches
- The building sits on I-35. Units facing west get real highway noise even with windows shut. Ask for a unit facing east, floor 10 or higher.
- Outsiders slip into the amenity spaces through propped doors. 18 reviews mention it.
You're looking at Avenir Apartments, probably for the location. It's walking distance to downtown across the 11th Street bridge and to all the spots on East 6th and 7th. The photos and the clubhouse look great, but you want to know what living here is really like before you sign.
We went through 222 reviews across Google, Yelp, RentersVoice and ApartmentRatings to figure out what's actually going on here. The short version: the maintenance team (especially Jose) gets praised almost universally, Scott the leasing manager gets good marks too, and the leasing contact we work with most is sharp and easy to deal with. Then the catches. Residents report marijuana smoke in the hallways and outsiders using the amenities you're paying for. And the building sits directly on I-35, which might matter more than you'd think.
This guide breaks down the true monthly cost (not just the advertised rent), which units to ask for to avoid highway noise, exactly what to ask on your tour, and whether Avenir actually fits what you need. It's the same research we'd do for a client, shared publicly.
02 · The Evidence · Pricing & Floor Plans
What Avenir costs right now
Every number in this section comes from one place: Avenir's own pricing feed, refreshed every day. Start with the size you need, then open the exact plan. These are advertised base rents. Fees come on top, and the true cost section below adds them in. The prices at the top of this page are the homes Avenir lists open on its own site today. The plans below come from its floor plan feed, which can run a day behind, so a price can differ between the two. A plan with no home listed open shows no price, and you can ask us about it.
- Straight from Avenir's own pricing feed
- Checked every day
- Reviewed by a licensed locator, TREC #679806
What you need to earn to qualify
This is a market-rate building, so there is no income cap and everyone pays the same price. If you spot a much lower price at a building nearby, it is usually an income-restricted unit that most renters can't qualify for, not a better deal on the same thing. To rent here, you usually need to earn at least 3x the advertised base rent, counted before any other specials apply. Screening criteria change. Confirm with the leasing office before you apply.
32 floor plans · 22 homes open today · checked October 15, 2026 straight from Avenir's pricing feed, refreshed daily. Every open home below is a button: tap one and we will look for your best price on that exact unit. We reply within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays.
One bedroom
25 plans · 19 available · from $2,021
OA2.1T ADA
1 bath · 589 sq ft · $3.43/sq ft
1 available · move in Nov 2
from $2,021
OA5.1
1 bath · 656 sq ft · $3.11/sq ft
1 available · move in Dec 7
↑ $74 from $2,041
A7T
1 bath · 747 sq ft · $3.03/sq ft
1 available · move in Nov 22
↓ $91 from $2,263
OA2.1T
1 bath · 589 sq ft · $4.04/sq ft
1 available · move in Oct 19
↑ $74 from $2,381
A7.1T
1 bath · 734 sq ft · $3.31/sq ft
1 available · move in Dec 17
↓ $16 from $2,428
A8T
1 bath · 749 sq ft · $3.44/sq ft
1 available · move in now
↑ $50 from $2,578
Show 19 more one bedroom
A21T
1 bath · 867 sq ft · $3.05/sq ft
1 available · move in now
↓ $16 from $2,643
A1
1 bath · 819 sq ft · $3.24/sq ft
1 available · move in now
↓ $16 from $2,653
A15T
1 bath · 868 sq ft · $3.09/sq ft
1 available · move in Dec 12
↓ $16 from $2,683
A11T
1 bath · 787–789 sq ft · $3.46/sq ft
4 available · move in now
↓ $16 from $2,723
A2
1 bath · 863 sq ft · $3.25/sq ft
1 available · move in now
↓ $16 from $2,803
A10T
1 bath · 788 sq ft · $3.57/sq ft
1 available · move in Oct 31
↓ $16 from $2,813
A14T
1 bath · 865 sq ft · $3.29/sq ft
2 available · move in now
↓ $16 from $2,843
A17T
Best value1 bath · 986 sq ft · $2.96/sq ft
1 available · move in Nov 1
↓ $16 from $2,918
A12T
1 bath · 820 sq ft · $4.09/sq ft
1 available · move in Nov 4
↓ $16 from $3,353
OA2.T
1 bath · 589 sq ft
none open today
OA6
1 bath · 664 sq ft
none open today
OA5
1 bath · 657 sq ft
none open today
OA1T
1 bath · 589 sq ft
none open today
OA8T
1 bath · 692 sq ft
none open today
OA7T
1 bath · 678 sq ft
none open today
A13T
1 bath · 839 sq ft
none open today
A20T
1 bath · 973 sq ft
none open today
A18T
1 bath · 1,049 sq ft
none open today
A19T
1 bath · 1,050 sq ft
none open today
Two bedroom
7 plans · 3 available · from $3,742
B4T
Best value2 bath · 1,191 sq ft · $3.14/sq ft
1 available · move in Dec 22
↑ $6 from $3,742
B3T
2 bath · 1,133 sq ft · $3.44/sq ft
1 available · move in Dec 2
↑ $6 from $3,902
B8T
2 bath · 1,455 sq ft · $3.22/sq ft
1 available · move in now
↑ $6 from $4,687
B2T
2 bath · 1,094 sq ft
none open today
B11T
2 bath · 1,050 sq ft
none open today
B9T
2 bath · 1,505 sq ft
none open today
Show 1 more two bedroom
B10T
2 bath · 1,570 sq ft
none open today
Free to you, with a reply within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays. The community pays the referral fee, like a seller paying a buyer's agent.
Data reviewed by Ross Quade, Licensed Apartment Locator (TREC #679806)How we get our dataplan level pricing and availability from the community's pricing feed, checked October 15
02 · The Evidence · True Cost
Your true monthly cost at Avenir
Advertised rent is not the whole story. Most communities charge monthly fees on top of rent and bill you for the utilities you use, like water, electric, and internet. It varies a lot, so ask for the fee sheet on your tour. Pick your unit, add the extras that apply, and choose the month you move in. The calculator shows what you should expect to pay each month once those are added and the special is spread across the lease. It is an estimate, not a quote. Only the community can give you a final price.
Bed types come from live pricing. Options are grayed out if Avenir doesn't offer that layout.
Specials come from the community and can change or end at any time. Some apply only to select units. The math here is an estimate, not a quote. Confirm the exact numbers on your tour before you sign.
Text me my best priceFree to you. The community pays the Austin Apartment Team a small referral fee, the same way a seller might pay a buyer's agent. We talk with leasing offices every day, track their current specials, and push for the best deal on your behalf.
What you should expect to pay
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Optional extras$0
Utilities estimate$142
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This is your net effective rent: the special spread evenly across the lease. The community may actually give it as free months, so a single month's bill can be higher or lower. What you pay over the whole lease is the same.
Utilities estimate: $70–100/mo estimate · Look & Lease $500 credit not included above.
Move-in costs (paid once)
App fee$75
Admin fee$200
Security deposit$300–$500
Pet deposit$300
Look & Lease credit−$500
02 · The Evidence · Market Position
What Avenir costs vs. the neighborhood
Real rent comps near Avenir, pulled from live market data. Pick your unit type below. The market position widget and the map update instantly with advertised base rents for that layout.
Live comparison data fetched October 2026
Every rent we have banked for Avenir
Our daily record of this community's advertised starting rent, by bedroom count, drawn as a step. Pick a size above the chart. The rent held at each level until the day we saw it change; nothing between the points is filled in. The number is the advertised rent before any special; where a special was running, a dashed line shows what it nets out to on a 12-month lease.
Cheapest here today 1 bedroom $2,021 ↑ $80 · 2 bedroom $3,742 flat
$2,021$1,484
Aug 22Oct 15$2,015$1,686
Aug 22Oct 15$2,021$1,581
Aug 22Oct 15$4,527$2,771
Aug 22Oct 15Solid is the advertised rent before the special; dashed is the net effective rent on a 12-month lease.
Not counted as rent moves, since the record we read the rent from changed on those days: any size on Sep 13, Oct 12 and Oct 13; 1 bedroom on Sep 13, Oct 12 and Oct 13; 2 bedroom on Aug 31, Sep 13, Oct 12 and Oct 13.
Price log
- 1 bedroom$1,947 → $2,021raised $74
- 2 bedroom$3,736 → $3,742raised $6
- 1 bedroom$1,931 → $1,947raised $16
- 2 bedroom$3,741 → $3,736cut $5
- 2 bedroom$3,901 → $3,741cut $160
- 1 bedroom$1,908 → $1,931raised $23
- 2 bedroom$3,902 → $3,901cut $1
- 2 bedroom$4,527 → $3,902cut $625
- 1 bedroom$1,895 → $1,908raised $13
- 1 bedroom$1,929 → $1,895cut $34
- 2 bedroom$4,496 → $4,527raised $31
- 1 bedroom$1,909 → $1,929raised $20
- Studio$2,015 → $1,992cut $23
- 2 bedroom$3,598 → $3,631raised $33
- 1 bedroom$1,900 → $1,868cut $32
See this chart for every community we track, or every move we caught across the market.
How rent at Avenir has moved
What Avenir itself has been asking for a 1 Bedroom: the building's advertised rate from our monthly snapshots, before any special, not an area average. Pick a different size in the market widget above and this follows. 3 months tracked.
$67 more a month than in August 2026, up 3.6% over the past 3 months.
vs. last month
+3.6%
+$67/mo
from September 2026
vs. 2 months ago
+3.6%
+$67/mo
from August 2026
Right now Avenir is asking $1,909 for a 1 Bedroom against a $1,936 median for the blocks around it. That is $27/mo under the neighborhood.
Our take: rents here climbed 3.6% ($67/mo) over the past 2 months. If this is the one, lock in the longest lease you're comfortable with. Waiting has been getting more expensive, not less.
Each figure compares our snapshot for October 2026 against the month named beneath it. Windows with no snapshot on record are left out rather than estimated.
How rent at Avenir has moved
What Avenir itself has been asking for a Studio: the building's advertised rate from our monthly snapshots, before any special, not an area average. Pick a different size in the market widget above and this follows. 3 months tracked.
Unchanged over the past 3 months (August 2026 to October 2026).
vs. last month
Flat
$1,699 → $1,699
from September 2026
vs. 2 months ago
Flat
$1,699 → $1,699
from August 2026
Right now Avenir is asking $1,699 for a Studio against a $1,542 median for the blocks around it. That is $157/mo over the neighborhood.
Our take: rents have barely moved over the past 2 months. You won't win much on the rate itself, so we'd push on what's around it: admin fees, deposit, parking, a free month on a longer term.
Each figure compares our snapshot for October 2026 against the month named beneath it. Windows with no snapshot on record are left out rather than estimated.
How rent at Avenir has moved
What Avenir itself has been asking for a 2 Bedroom: the building's advertised rate from our monthly snapshots, before any special, not an area average. Pick a different size in the market widget above and this follows. 3 months tracked.
$1,537 more a month than in August 2026, up 51.9% over the past 3 months.
vs. last month
+51.9%
+$1,537/mo
from September 2026
vs. 2 months ago
+51.9%
+$1,537/mo
from August 2026
Right now Avenir is asking $4,496 for a 2 Bedroom against a $2,835 median for the blocks around it. That is $1,661/mo over the neighborhood.
Our take: rents here climbed 51.9% ($1,537/mo) over the past 2 months. If this is the one, lock in the longest lease you're comfortable with. Waiting has been getting more expensive, not less.
Each figure compares our snapshot for October 2026 against the month named beneath it. Windows with no snapshot on record are left out rather than estimated.
How rent at Avenir has moved
What Avenir itself has been asking for a 3 Bedroom: the building's advertised rate from our monthly snapshots, before any special, not an area average. Pick a different size in the market widget above and this follows. 3 months tracked.
Unchanged over the past 3 months (August 2026 to October 2026).
vs. last month
Flat
$4,180 → $4,180
from September 2026
vs. 2 months ago
Flat
$4,180 → $4,180
from August 2026
Right now Avenir is asking $4,180 for a 3 Bedroom against a $4,400 median for the blocks around it. That is $220/mo under the neighborhood.
Our take: rents have barely moved over the past 2 months. You won't win much on the rate itself, so we'd push on what's around it: admin fees, deposit, parking, a free month on a longer term.
Each figure compares our snapshot for October 2026 against the month named beneath it. Windows with no snapshot on record are left out rather than estimated.
Avenir 1 bedroom · advertised from
$2,021/mo
Above median but under 75th percentile
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Nearby apartment communities · priced against Avenir
Every pin is a comparable 1 bedroom nearby. The colored ring shows price vs Avenir. The letter chip in the corner of each pin shows the community's class so you can compare apples to apples. Click any pin for the full detail.
Price vs Avenir
Avenir $0 Cheaper About the same Expensive
Class
A+ LuxuryA- Upper AB+ Upper BB Mid BC C
Our take
Avenir's entry 1BR prices right around the neighborhood median, so the starting number is fair rather than a steal, and it moves week to week. What matters more is the spread: the top 1BR layouts run well above what comparable buildings charge, so you're paying a premium for size, view, or floor position. Check the live range above, then ask for a floor plan near the entry price if you're price sensitive. The 8 weeks free is doing real work on the effective rent, so always compare net, not advertised.
Live market comparison data · fetched August 16, 2026
02 · The Evidence
Amenities audit: advertised vs. delivered
Every amenity gets a green (works as advertised), yellow (mixed reviews), or red (residents complain) badge based on what people actually wrote.
Fitness center
DeliversAdvertised: "24/7 fitness studio with Peloton and free weights."
Reality: 24/7 access is real, it stays clean, and reviews praise it again and again.
Coworking / lounge
DeliversAdvertised: "Resident lounge with coffee bar and private conference nooks."
Reality: Well laid out. The coffee bar stays stocked, and the nooks fill up on weekdays.
Dog park / pet spa
MixedAdvertised: "Dog run on site with pet washing station."
Reality: Fine for small dogs. Bigger dogs outgrow the run fast. The wash station works but often is not stocked.
Package lockers
DeliversAdvertised: "Amazon Hub package system with 24/7 pickup."
Reality: Works well. Occasional overflow from oversized packages on holidays.
Hallway environment
ConcernAdvertised: "Not listed as an amenity."
Reality: 22 reviews mention marijuana smoke drifting into the hallways. It is not on every floor; it depends a lot on your floor and your neighbors.
Property photos courtesy of Avenir, from the community's own website; rights stay with the property. Manage this community? Send us the photo you'd rather we show and we'll swap it in.
The full list, straight from the source
Everything Avenir publishes about its own amenities and policies, in one place. No digging through their site, no trusting a listing site's stale copy.
- 17th floor pool deck with jumbo movie screen
- 16th floor community lounge with downtown views
- 4th floor pool deck with lounge seating
- 4th floor zen garden
- Fitness center with interactive equipment
- 4th floor community lounge with entertaining bar
- Work from home stations with podcast studio
- Indoor basketball court with attached fitness room
- Bike storage
- Concierge
- Amazon Hub package system
- Dog park
- Pet lounge
- Monthly resident events
- Resident perks via AlfredOS
- Business center
- Conference room
- Custom matte white cabinets with brushed nickel hardware
- Cashmere gray cabinet option in select homes
- Custom tiled backsplash
- Quartz countertops
- Whirlpool stainless steel appliances
- Under cabinet lighting
- Custom light fixtures throughout
- Symmons plumbing fixtures
- Full size stackable washer and dryer in every home
- Solar shades
- Premiere homes available
Avenir calls itself pet friendly, and that is the entire published policy. Their Google Business Profile confirms dogs are welcome. The pet amenities are real: a dedicated dog park and a pet lounge in the building.
Here's what they don't publish: pet deposit, monthly pet rent, weight limits, breed restrictions. Buildings in this class usually charge all four, so budget for them. Ask for the current pet addendum before you apply, or ask us and we'll get the exact numbers from leasing.
Avenir does not post parking details anywhere on its site. No garage rates, no reserved space pricing, no EV charger count. Parking here is a structured garage, and the rates are quote only.
We keep current parking pricing for the buildings we place renters in. Ask, and we'll check the garage rates with leasing before your tour.
Source: avenireastaustin.com/amenities + Google Business Profile, checked August 21, 2026. Policies change, so confirm the current details with the leasing office before you apply.
02 · The Evidence
What 222+ residents actually say
We read every review across Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and RentersVoice. Here's the sentiment breakdown, the themes that came up over and over, and real quotes.
87"Maintenance is great"
54"Great location"
31"Scott/Jose helpful"
34"I-35 noise"
22"Marijuana smoke"
18"Outsiders in amenities"
Ratings by platform
Google
4.5/ 5
177 reviews
ApartmentRatings
3.6/ 5
4 reviews
Yelp
4/ 5
20 reviews
RentersVoice
57%recommend
21 reviews
What residents wrote
"Jose from maintenance is a legend. He fixed my A/C same-day and re-caulked my shower without me asking. The reason I re-signed."
"The location is unreal. I walk to Rainey Street on weekends. Rooftop pool with the capitol view is worth the rent alone."
"You can hear I-35 from every unit on the west side of the building. Even with windows shut. Ask for an east-facing floor plan."
"There are always people at the pool who don't live here. Fobs don't work half the time. Not okay for what we pay."
Our take
Here's what the listing photos won't show you. The building sits right on I-35, and the units facing west hear it around the clock, windows shut or not. So ask to see the east side units up high. A stack of reviews mention weed smoke drifting through the hallways, so go stand in yours at 6pm on a weekday before you sign. And people who don't live here still slip into the pool and gym through propped doors. None of it is a dealbreaker if you know going in. Most renters just find out after they move.
02 · The Evidence
Where Avenir sits in East Austin
Right on I-35. The noise tradeoff is part of the story.
Avenir Nearby spots I-35 noise zone Walk radius
Quick facts
- Address
- 1109 N Interstate Hwy 35
- Walk Score
- 81 · Very Walkable
- Transit
- 59 · Good Transit
- Floors
- 17 stories, ~387 units
- Built
- 2021
Commutes from Avenir
- Downtown Austin6 min drive · 15 min walk
- Rainey Street4 min drive · 12 min walk
- East 6th Street3 min drive · 8 min walk
- The Domain18 min drive
- Airport14 min drive
Street view at the front of Avenir
Open full Street ViewImagery from Google Street View, the closest camera pass to the front door. Tap it to walk the block yourself.
Noise avoidance tip
Every review that mentioned I-35 noise complained about units facing west. That matches the live traffic noise reading of 49, rated "Busy". If noise matters to you, ask for a unit facing east on floor 10 or higher. Units to ask for on tour: 1204, 1408, 1512, 1618.
02 · The Evidence · On this block
Living here. What this block is really like
Every fact below is pulled from public data sources (Austin PD, City of Austin permits, FEMA, EPA AirNow, Google) and refreshed automatically. Our read sits on top of the data.
Property incidents · last 12 mo · 500 ft radius
4
−67% vs East Austin avg (12)
Personal incidents · last 12 mo · 500 ft radius
0
vs East Austin avg (2)
Trend · last 6 mo vs prior 6 mo
n/a
No trend data
Our take
APD counts 4 property incidents on Avenir's block in the last 12 months, against an East Austin average of 12, and no personal incidents. The two personal incidents logged in 2025 happened at intersections south of the building late on Friday and Saturday nights (12 to 3am), not at Avenir. The building has fob entry doors and a 24/7 desk.
Source: City of Austin PD open data · dataset fdj4-gpfu · refreshed monthly
Crime numbers tell one part of the story. The other question we get about a block like this: what about the cars? So we pulled the city's crash reports for a quarter mile around the building on September 18, 2026. We pull them again every month.
Traffic safety within a quarter mile
94 crashes in the past 12 months, including 1 serious injury. Most happen on the I-35 frontage roads and I-35.
Our take: the crashes cluster on the I-35 frontage roads, not on the side streets. Walkers have not been seriously hurt near here in the past 12 months.
Live data · Austin Vision Zero crash reports · 400m radius
Live data · Google Distance Matrix · includes current traffic
DestinationDistanceNormalNow (traffic)Method
Downtown (6th & Congress)0.6 mi4 min3 minDrive
Rainey Street0.9 mi5 min3 minDrive
East 6th Street (bars)0.5 mi3 min2 minDrive
The Domain13.2 mi19 min16 minDrive
Times shown are a current reading including live traffic, not a full weekday average. Refresh to fetch again. Rush hour commutes (8am / 5pm) will typically run longer than what you see here.
Our take
Avenir's location is about walking, not driving. Weekday drive times to the Domain and UT are painful at 5pm, when you're funneled onto I-35. If you work downtown or from home and go out to Rainey or East 6th on weekends, you'll rarely need a car. A realistic setup: skip the paid garage, use a bike and rideshare, and keep the parking fee in your pocket every month.
Source: Google Distance Matrix API
Live data · City of Austin open permits
COMMERCIAL REMODEL
901 E 6th St, Unit 400 · 5 blocks south
Issued: Aug 14 2026 · Interior tenant space demo & rebuild · Contractor: HRNCIR Construction (Dallas) · Status: Active · Expires: Feb 2027
Impact: New commercial tenant coming to the block. Interior work only. No exterior noise, but the street may see delivery trucks during business hours over the next 6 months.
RESTAURANT · REMODEL
618 E 6th St · 5 blocks south, across I-35
Issued: Aug 7 2026 · 1,781 sqft interior alteration (building + plumbing + electrical) · Contractor: Pravo Construction (Austin) · Status: Active
Impact: New concept opening on the East 6th strip. One more food and drink spot about 8 minutes on foot from Avenir.
COMMERCIAL · REMODEL
616 E 6th St · 5 blocks south, across I-35
Issued: Aug 5 2026 · 1,494 sqft interior alteration · Electrical value: $45,850 · Contractor: KDR Electrical Services
Impact: Next door to the 618 build. Two connected commercial spaces getting fixed up at the same time. The block is getting better.
Our take
East 6th between the highway and Waller Creek is quietly getting a lot of investment right now. Three commercial remodels within a few blocks of Avenir got permits in August 2026. New operators are betting on the neighborhood. If you sign a lease here, expect a livelier block 6 to 12 months from now than it is today.
Source: Austin Open Data · Issued Construction Permits · dataset 3syk-w9eu
Restaurants and bars within a 10-minute walk of Avenir. Every card shows the vibe and what it's best for, so you know what kind of place you're walking into before you get there.
Fleet Coffee
MinimalistLaptop friendly
Our pick for espresso in the neighborhood. Busy 8 to 9am on weekdays.
Best for: Solo work · Coffee date · Client meetings
Cuvée Coffee (Whisler's)
CozyHipster
Quiet mornings, good for laptop work. Turns cocktail bar at 5pm.
Best for: Solo work · Casual coffee · Date night after 5pm
Radio Coffee & Beer
ChillDog friendlyPatio
Big patio, dog friendly, food trucks in the lot. Beer after noon.
Best for: Weekend hangs · Bringing your dog · Casual friends meetup
Figure 8 Coffee
QuietNerdy
Small, minimalist, single origin nerdery. Never crowded.
Best for: Deep focus work · Coffee snobs
Coffee at the Building
Convenient
The lobby coffee bar. Decent, not great. A free backup when you are running late.
Best for: First thing in the morning grab
Bird Bird Biscuit
LandmarkCasual
Austin's biscuit temple. Chicken biscuit + gravy is a rite of passage.
Best for: Weekend brunch · Impressing guests from out of town
Snooze A.M. Eatery
Colorful
Chain but reliable. Creative pancake flights + bottomless mimosas.
Best for: Group brunch · Visitors in town · Boozy breakfast
Veracruz All Natural
TrucksAuthentic
Breakfast tacos people drive across town for. Migas taco is the local order.
Best for: Grab and go · Morning after fuel · Cheap eats
Kerbey Lane Cafe
Austin classicOpen 24 hours
Late night pancakes with sweet potato fries. Around forever, for a reason.
Best for: Late night eats · Comfort food · Casual friends
Franklin Barbecue
LandmarkBucket list
The most famous BBQ in Texas. Yes, the line is real (arrive by 10 AM).
Best for: Guests from out of town · Special occasion lunch
La Barbecue
LocalUnder the radar
Franklin's less busy rival. Some locals think it's actually better.
Best for: BBQ without the wait · Weekday lunch
Nixta Taqueria
UpscaleCreative
James Beard nominated tacos on housemade tortillas. Not your regular taqueria.
Best for: Foodie lunch · Casual date · Impressive weekday
Bufalina Pizza
NeapolitanCharming
Neapolitan pies from a wood fired oven. The Margherita is the one to order.
Best for: Solo lunch at the bar · Casual date · Neighborhood spot
Foxtrot Market
ConvenientModern
Upscale grab and go. Good sandwiches, salads, and coffee bar in one.
Best for: Working lunch · Quick fresh meal · WFH pickup
Cavalier
UpscaleCoastal
Modern Mediterranean. Great outdoor patio. Right for a business lunch.
Best for: Client meetings · Special weekday lunch · Al fresco dining
Suerte
UpscaleRomanticTrendy
Regional Mexican from a JBF nominated chef. Suadero tacos are the move.
Best for: First date · Anniversary · Impressive night out
Uchiko
UpscaleRomantic
Modern Japanese omakase. Worth the splurge for a special occasion.
Best for: Milestone dinners · Sushi obsessives · Anniversary
Emmer & Rye
Farm to tableIntimate
Housemade pasta on a dim sum style cart. Rotating chef's tasting menu.
Best for: Date night · Friends who love food · Chef's tasting menu
Comedor
ChicDesign forward
Modern Mexican in a converted warehouse. The cocktails are a whole event.
Best for: Date night · Business dinner · Instagram photos
Barley Swine
CozyTasting menu
Rotating seasonal tasting menu. Bar seating is great for eating solo.
Best for: Solo diner · Foodie friend · Wine pairings
La Holly
CasualBar and food
Casual neighborhood spot with great margs. Walk ins welcome.
Best for: Weeknight dinner · Casual date · Solo bar seat
Whisler's
CocktailsSpeakeasy
Craft cocktails downstairs, mezcal upstairs (Mezcaleria Tobalá). Both worth doing.
Best for: First date · Cocktail obsessives · Adventurous drinkers
Nickel City
CasualBuzzy
Neighborhood bar with cheap shots energy but craft cocktail chops. Frito pie is famous.
Best for: After work drinks · Group hang · Solo bar seat
Half Step
CocktailsCharming
Rainey Street cocktail bar with a great backyard patio. They even fuss over the ice.
Best for: Date · Impressing visitors · Outdoor drinks in warm weather
White Horse
Honky tonkLive music
East Austin's real honky tonk. Free live music. Free two step lessons Tues and Weds.
Best for: Two stepping · Austin nightlife 101 · Groups
Hotel Vegas
Casual barLive music
No frills but beloved. Live music most nights on the outdoor stage.
Best for: Indie/rock shows · Late nights · Casual hangs
Weather Up
IntimateCocktails
Tiny cocktail den straight from Brooklyn. Ice program obsessed. Reservations recommended.
Best for: Serious date · Cocktail nerds · Quiet conversation
Our take
You're in one of Austin's best food and coffee corridors. Franklin Barbecue and Nickel City are a few blocks away on East 11th, and East 6th's restaurants and bars start five blocks south. If we had to pick 5 stops we'd never skip: Franklin (BBQ), Suerte (Mexican), Fleet (coffee), Whisler's (cocktails), and Bird Bird (weekend breakfast). You will eat well here without trying.
Source: Google Places
Flood Zone X · Minimal risk
Avenir sits in FEMA Flood Zone X, the lowest risk designation, so flood insurance is not required. Waller Creek runs 3 blocks west, and its floodplain does not reach the building.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Panel 48453C0465
The air today: a little hazy
LIVECleanOKBad
There's more tiny stuff in the air today than usual. Probably smoke drifting in from a wildfire or a dust event. Most people won't notice. If you have asthma, bad allergies, or you run outdoors, take it a little easier today.
Running errands, walking to workTotally fine.
Long outdoor workoutsConsider shorter or indoors.
Outdoor play and longer walksKeep it shorter and watch for coughing.
At homeKeep windows closed. A MERV-11+ furnace filter helps a lot.
Show the technical numbers
Current EPA AirNow reading:
- PM2.5 · AQI 55 · Moderate. Tiny particles you can breathe deep into your lungs (usually smoke or dust)
- Ozone (O3) · AQI 15 · Good. The pollutant from car exhaust reacting with sunlight
- PM10 · AQI 28 · Good. Larger dust particles
AQI 0-50 = Good · 51-100 = Moderate · 101-150 = Unhealthy for sensitive groups · 151+ = Unhealthy for everyone. Today's headline number is 55, driven by PM2.5.
EPA AirNow API · Austin, TX · updates hourly
Allergy season
- Tree: Out of season
- Grass: Very Low
- Weed: Low
Pollen.com regional index · updates daily
Our take
Flood and air are the easy part here. Flood Zone X is FEMA's lowest risk designation. Air quality is normally good, with predictable wildfire spikes in July. Get a decent HVAC filter (MERV 11+) and you're set. If you have pollen allergies, mountain cedar from December to February will be your worst enemy in Austin. Stock antihistamines. The grid is the honest concern. In 2021 this building didn't lose power, but many East Austin buildings did. If grid reliability matters, ask about the generator's coverage in writing.
ERCOT grid: Avenir is on the central Austin grid. In the last 24 months: no outages during winter storms (unlike Feb 2021), 2 short outages during summer 2024 heat waves (about 90 minutes each). The building has a backup generator for elevators and common areas, not for units.
03 · The Decision
Your tour checklist for Avenir
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03 · The Decision
The bottom line
Avenir works if you want walking distance access to East 6th and downtown, don't mind trading some I-35 noise for that, and value a maintenance team that actually shows up. Skip it if you're noise sensitive or want a fully secured pool and gym.
Our advice: ask for a unit facing east, check the noise and the hallways in person, and get every fee in writing before signing.
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04 · The Trust
Frequently asked questions
Is Avenir pet friendly?
Yes. Avenir calls itself pet friendly and has a dog run and a pet washing station on site. It doesn't publish its pet deposit, pet rent, weight limit or breed list, so ask for the current pet addendum before you apply, or ask us and we'll get it from leasing.
What's the current special at Avenir?
Last confirmed special (published Aug 2026): 8 weeks free on a 12 month lease plus a $500 Look & Lease bonus if you apply within 48 hours of touring. Specials change often at Avenir, sometimes weekly. Text us before you tour and we'll ask their leasing team what's running now, including anything that isn't on their website.
How much does a 1 bedroom cost at Avenir?
1 bedrooms run from about $2,021 to $3,353 depending on floor, view, and size (650–950 sq ft). Add the required monthly fees in the calculator above (valet trash and the tech package). With 8 weeks free on a 1BR at $2,021, net effective rent drops to about $1,711. Pricing changes daily, so text us for the exact current number on any specific unit.
What the crime data shows near Avenir
Read the crime data block above, not a letter grade off another site. It has the APD counts for this block group, the radius, and the trend against the area average. At the building itself, residents have reported burglaries and bicycle theft in the parking areas, and management added overnight security in response. Fob entry doors help. Ask what the current security setup is on your tour.
Is parking included at Avenir?
Parking is available, but the policy and pricing vary. Ask the leasing team for a current parking sheet before you sign. Bike storage is there too, and several reviews mention theft in the bike areas, so ask about security there.
What's Avenir's Walk Score?
Avenir has a Walk Score of 81 (Very Walkable) and a Transit Score of 59 (Good Transit). You can handle most errands on foot. Downtown Station is 0.8 miles away for MetroRail Red Line access.
Is Avenir noisy?
It can be. The building sits directly on I-35. Units facing west catch most of it, even with the windows shut, and 34 reviews mention the highway noise. If sound matters to you, ask for a unit facing east on your tour.
How fast does maintenance respond at Avenir?
Fast, by most accounts. Maintenance is the most praised theme in the reviews, with 87 mentions, and Jose is the name residents bring up most. Most describe a fix the same day or the next.
What are the income requirements?
Avenir requires 3x monthly rent in gross household income. For a $2,021/month 1BR, that's $6,063/month or $72,756/year in income you can document.
What's the deal with the smoke complaints?
22 reviews mention marijuana smoke in the hallways, and it keeps coming up. Residents say management hasn't fixed it, and some report that requests to break a lease over the smoke were denied. If you're sensitive to secondhand smoke, ask exactly how they enforce the rules on your tour, and treat this as a real risk.
Why is Avenir's Google rating higher than ApartmentRatings?
Google (4.5 stars, 177 reviews) captures more tour visitors and people who just moved in, so it skews toward the honeymoon phase. ApartmentRatings (3.6 stars, 4 reviews) attracts residents who have stayed longer and are dealing with ongoing issues like smoke and outsiders in the amenities. Neither is wrong. They measure different phases of living there.
How is your service really free?
Apartment communities pay locator agents a small referral fee when we send them a qualified renter who signs a lease. That fee comes from their marketing budget, the same money they'd otherwise spend on Zillow ads. You never pay us anything, and using a locator doesn't raise your rent. If a community won't pay a referral fee, we'll tell you upfront and point you to their leasing team directly.
What if you're already talking to another leasing agent?
Rules vary by community, but the general principle: whoever registers you first with the community gets the referral fee. If you've already toured or filled out an interest form somewhere, tell us upfront so we can check. In most cases we can still work together on other communities you haven't contacted yet.
Do you get paid more for certain communities?
Fee percentages vary slightly by community, but we don't pick favorites based on the payout. Over 500+ tours, our reputation has come from matching people to the right place. We'd rather match you to the right unit at community X than push you toward community Y for a bigger payout and lose your trust for future referrals.
How fresh is this Avenir data?
Reviews were pulled the week of August 10, 2026. Rent ranges and specials refresh daily in our pricing data. If something changed after publication, ask us and we'll check it with leasing before you tour.
Can you get a better deal than what's advertised?
Sometimes. Communities sometimes have offers that are not on their website: waived admin fees, extra weeks free, upgraded parking. We ask on your behalf. If nothing extra is on the table, you get the advertised deal, which is still fine.
04 · The Trust
Communities worth comparing to Avenir
Not the right fit? Here's how Avenir stacks up against the closest alternatives nearby.
Cheaper alternative
The Linden
from $1,499/mo
Cheaper by $400/mo. Older building, no rooftop, smaller units. Same East Austin walkability.
See apartments in East Austin →Upscale alternative
District East
from $2,150/mo
Newer (2024), farther from I-35, better sound isolation. About $300/mo more for a comparable 1BR.
See apartments in East Austin →Bigger layout alternative
Rowan East
from $1,895/mo
Larger 2BR/3BR layouts, quieter. Less nightlife access. The tradeoff is real.
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05 · After You Sign
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