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Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount in various Austin neighborhoods. We’ve found five rentals within $50 of today’s price, $1,200. Vote for your favorite below.
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There are only four photos in the listing for this studio apartment, presumably because it’s wee (400 square feet) if cute and tidy. Located in the quite-convenient Clarksville neighborhood, just west of downtown, the studio units have hardwood or stained concrete floors, and some have downtown views.
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It’s nothing fancy, but it is a rare one-bedroom, single-family house in a central location (not only is it in North Loop; it’s on North Loop Boulevard). it measures 728 square feet and has a big yard, a carport, and a garage for storage (although there are no washer/dryer connections, and air-conditioning is provided by window units). Pets are allowed.
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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit in a vintage apartment complex is located on South First Street in the increasingly popular Dawson neighborhood in South Austin. At 600 square feet, it’s decent-sized for one person or a couple and a has a walk-in closet and pantry for storage.
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A cozy, one-bedroom duplex home will be popular with fans of vintage quirkiness (it was built in 1940) and privacy. Located in quaint and convenient Cherrywood, it has basic but charming-looking features and window units rather than central air-conditioning. There’s also a private side-yard surrounded by tall bamboo.
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The Pleasant Valley neighborhood in far East Austin offers a brand-new one-bedroom house close to public transportation and in possession of small but green front and back yards. The property will be gated and has a carport. There’s concrete flooring throughout, and a washer and dryer are included.
Poll
Which $1,200 Austin rental would you choose?
This poll is closed
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10%
Clarksville
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6%
North Loop
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12%
Dawson
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26%
Cherrywood
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44%
Pleasant Valley