The Best Apartments to Rent in Austin, Texas

At Locale Rainey Street you’ll enjoy proximity to one of the city’s coolest districts. Running adjacent to Lady Bird Lake, Rainey Street was previously a residential neighborhood, but is now a strip of several homes-turned-bars, most of which have food trucks and covered patios lit with twinkling lights. Locale offers all the comforts of home to make your stay as cushy as possible, such as a fully equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry and an on-site pool.

In the heart of Austin’s quirky Bouldin Creek neighborhood, just minutes away from the bustling SoCo district, this three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home makes an excellent base from which to explore the area. Impeccably decorated with vibrantly colored fabrics, earth tone accents and local artwork, the home also has laundry facilities, free parking and a rooftop terrace that you’ll have a hard time tearing yourself away from.

Decorated to the hilt with sleek, modern touches – bold bursts of color, funky lighting, art-splashed walls – this four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is close enough to all the downtown action, while still feeling like an urban hideout. Lady Bird Lake is just a four-minute walk away, while you can stroll to the bars on Rainey Street in just 15 minutes.

For travelers who want to be enmeshed in city life, this three-bedroom home in Austin’s culturally diverse, artistic East Side neighborhood is the perfect place to be. It’s a quick walk to the Vortex and Butterfly Bar, where you can catch an experimental theater production, followed by cocktails and home-made pasta at the popular on-site food truck Patrizi’s (very much an Austin experience). The home itself has everything you need, with extra-thoughtful amenities such as a Texas cornhole game setup and complimentary coffee, bottled water and tea.

Kitschy-cool and Old West-inspired, the Texas Hideaway at the Pearl is such a homey, inviting space, you’ll never want to leave. Accessible via a spiral staircase, this room is adorned with rustic-chic design elements, like wood-slat walls, cowboy artwork and farmhouse-style flourishes. There’s even a galley kitchen, so you can prepare your own meals during your stay.

If you want to experience life as an urbanite during your time in Austin, this centrally-located apartment is a fabulous place to set up camp. The loft boasts an intimate, industrial-chic vibe, with an open-floor plan, brick walls, warm lighting, and exposed concrete floors. Thoughtfully curated amenities abound, including two bicycles available for use, freshly ground coffee and a fully stocked kitchen.

Most of Austin’s main attractions are within a 30-minute walk from this apartment, including the Capitol, the shops and galleries on South Congress Avenue, and the hike-and-bike trail along Lady Bird Lake—making it a prime spot to stay if you really want to get a feel for the city. It’s also an impeccably decorated space with minimalist, mid-century furnishings, along with access to a spacious pool.