re: Where do mid to upper 20 year olds live in Austin?

I live in Bryker Woods, so I actually KNOW Central Austin, unlike the goobers on this thread who don't even live in Austin who are infesting it with nonsense.

When I first moved here 10 years ago, I lived in the Statehouse on South Congress. It was a fantastic location and I had the time of my life walking to good bars, restaurants, and live music venues whenever I wanted to. Great portion of my life. But I understand it's very expensive now.

If I were moving here in my 20s now, I'd live in one of the new buildings on Burnet south of Anderson and north of 45th. That strip is the "new" South Lamar/Congress in terms of restaurants and bars, but living there is less expensive (it's reasonable for a normal young professional).

Do not live all the way south like Slaughter. It's too far away. Too far from the action and work.

Kill yourself before moving to Round Rock. That's not Austin. You may as well live in Waco.

I’d rather gut myself with a scythe than pay $1500/month for a 1 BR apartment.

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Jackalope

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That's a solid map and pretty accurate of what Austin is like currently. Cooter is also right about Burnet. It's become more of a walkable area with lots of good bars / restaurants, all near new multi-use apartment buildings. It's also on the rapid bus route.

Ask your new coworkers

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Near City Hall

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Living in the Burnet / N Lamar (or even S. Lamar if you can afford it) areas mentioned wouldn't be bad. The rapid bus has a stop a block from City Hall. Your commute would probably be 45min, but you wouldn't have to drive. If you drive, you'll probably have to do Mopac or I35 you are probably looking at 20-30 min going to work and 45min - an hour going home unless you use the toll lane.

Don't let the bus stigma scare you. The rapid buses are new and pretty nice, have wifi, and mostly have college students and professionals on them. They are also a lot less crowded than the train.

Rapid Bus Routes

Not sure if you are working for the city, but if you do, you get to ride all public transit for free, which would be nice.

I’m on slaughter and it kinda sucks, especially with where my work is but I had to move immediately so I found the first decent spot I could. I will be moving north next go around but I pay $1075 for a decent sized 1BR.

You can find plenty under $1500, get in contact with smartcityatx, you can give them your wants and price range and they will find the best deals for you. They routinely put up specials on Instagram and other social media.

I forgot about Smart City. That's actually who found me my apartment in Dallas. Didn't know they were in Austin too. I'll check them out. Thanks guys this is actually really helpful.

I live at the Triangle and pay $1400/month for a 1 br. It is in the hyde park area

Live in downtown Austin, if working downtown. If not you want to live anywhere west of downtown

This will prob be my first choice.