Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Austin neighborhoods. Is one person's studio another person's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $2,350.
Yes, that’s right: $2,350. Not a ridiculous amount, as Austin rents go, but also approaching the realm of a mortgage payment. Still, if that’s not your bag or not in the cards for you for whatever reason, you can find some pretty sweet digs for families, couples, singles, pets, whatever, in various parts of town.
Take, for instance, the small, quiet area just across Manor Road from Windsor Park’s more well-known housing stock. It’s a longtime, family-oriented neighborhood with the cul-de-sacs and curving roads that make that possible, and it often goes overlooked by renters despite its reasonable prices and appeal.
Similarly, one can still find fetching cottages in South Austin and North Loop, as well as newer, two-bedroom apartments throughout town.
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↑ 6502 Greensboro Drive, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, 2,123 square feet, $2,400/month. Located in a quiet section of Windsor Park, this home has been remodeled with hardwood floors, granite countertops, custom cabinets, a frameless shower, updated windows, new carpets, and fresh paint throughout. It also has a large, shaded backyard with privacy fence under a canopy of mature trees and a bonus room.
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↑ 610 Cliff Drive, two-bedroom, one-bathroom house, 900 square feet, $2,300 /month. A cute, vintage, Zilker neighborhood cottage, this home of a certain age has hardwood floors, high ceilings, nifty archways, and other historic features, as well as a large, gated backyard and side storage. Pets are welcome.
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↑ Eastside Station, 1700 East Fourth Street, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, 992/square foot, $2,364/month. A fairly new-looking East Cesar Chavez build, these apartments feature the expected resort-style amenities and luxury features. Pets allowed.
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↑ 2805 Dulce Lane Unit 1023, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment condo apartment, 1,344 square feet, $2,300. This apartment in the Galindo neighborhood of South Austin’s features include stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, quartz countertops, and a full-sized washer/dryer. There is bike storage onsite and a one-car garage plus one parking space.
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↑ 5316 Harmon Avenue, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, 1,020 square feet, $2,400/month. An updated 1948 home in North Loop features wooden floors, a fenced backyard, and appliances including washer/dryer. Owner pays for lawn service.
Poll
Which $2,350 Austin rental would you choose?
This poll is closed
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12%
Windsor Park
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29%
Galindo
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12%
North Loop
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14%
East Cesar Chavez
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31%
Zilker