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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. Today’s price: $1,200 (or thereabouts). Vote for your favorite below.
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This duplex apartment in St. Johns might not be long on style or, at 990 square feet, extra space. Nevertheless, it has three bedrooms, a washer and dryer, and a yard—plus, it’s just been remodeled and updated with vinyl plank floors, new bathroom fixtures and cabinets, and what looks like a lot of white paint. Pets are allowed with a nonrefundable fee and deposit.
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A Hancock-neighborhood apartment near the UT law school makes creative use of cinderblock, with stylish results. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit measures 728 square feet and has new lighting, polished countertops, and new paint. The complex has an inviting-looking pool and other amenities. Sadly, pets are not allowed.
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The Creek at 52nd apartment complex is Mueller-adjacent (it’s in Windsor Park)—so convenient to the community and its amenities, if not within its exact boundaries. Its 600-square-foot units have one bedroom, one bathroom and an open living-kitchen-dining area with new stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and vinyl flooring. The property is pet-friendly and has a fenced, off-leash area for their romping pleasure.
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A cute-as-a-button apartment in a vintage Clarksville complex, this space has two bedrooms and one bathroom in 780 square feet. It has the apparently popular laminate flooring along and access to amenities including a pool, a laundry room, and covered parking—though of course its convenient Old West Austin location is probably the deal-sealer in most cases. Small, adult dogs or a couple of cats are allowed.
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City Scene Apartments in the South Lamar neighborhood just south of Highway 290 offers an two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in a fairly small complex (42 units) in a sweet spot off Manchaca Road, approximately halfway between South Lamar and South First. The 820-square-foot units have hard tile and carpeted floors, balconies or patios, and access to a pet park (because, yes, pets are allowed).
Poll
Which $1,200 Austin rental would you choose?
This poll is closed
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4%
St. Johns
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17%
Hancock
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6%
Windsor Park
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45%
Clarksville
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26%
South Lamar