Rent comparison: What $2,995 gets you

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: $2,995 (ish).

↑ 1301 East 28th Street, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, 1,280 square feet, $3,000/month. Built in 1937, this home has been updated but has vintage appeal. Centrally located in Cherrywood, it has hardwood floors, a decked-out kitchen, and stylish finishes. The house is located on a corner lot and has small but sweet backyard and deck.

↑ Gables Park Tower, 111 Sandra Muraida Way, Apt. 14A, one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo apartment, 890 square feet, $2,865/month. You won’t get a huge amount of space with this Downtown condo, but you’ll get a prime central location walkable to retail, entertainment, and multiple grocery stores, as well as the Seaholm complex and the lake. Built in 2013, it has hardwood and tile floors, 10-foot-high ceilings, a balcony, and a washer and dryer in the unit.

↑ 2605 Pecos Street, four-bedroom, two-bathroom house, 2,214 square feet, $2,995/month. This one-story, brick house in Tarrytown doesn’t hide the fact that it was built in 1958, but it has been well-maintained and has new carpet, an updated kitchen, a fireplace, and a large lot.

↑ 2226 Westlake Drive Unit 5, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo apartment, 1,915 square feet, $3,100/month. Located in the St. Tropez neighborhood just north of West Lake Hills, this condo is right across the street from Lake Austin Marina. It has new hardwood floors, carpet, paint, light fixtures, granite, and countertops as well as remodeled bathrooms. A detached two-car garage is included in rent, and resident pays an additional $200/month for water, sewer, and trash service.

↑ 812 James Street #A, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo duplex, 1,750 square feet, $2,975/month. One of two units in a homey space built in 1927, this Bouldin Creek condo is on a quiet street with alley access and has a private yard with a deck and a gardening space. Samsung Curve TV, barbecue grill, and washer and dryer are included, as is pest, lawn, and A/C maintenance.