Cheap Apartments in Austin, Texas

Finding a place to live is one of the most exciting experiences a newcomer to the Austin area can have and CheapApartments.com wants to help you find your dream apartment. After all, Forbes has rated Austin as the top city for economic growth among the country's largest 100 metros.

Top reasons for the honor include the city's status as a tech hub, close proximity to universities, thriving arts and entertainment scene, affordable housing, and a growing population. With the help of CheapApartments.com those new to the Austin, Texas area can find a great rental in one of the Austin area's many diverse neighborhoods and enclaves in no time!

Becoming educated about the Austin area and the amenities offered in the different neighborhoods being considered will go a long way toward making the apartment-hunting experience an enjoyable one.

Get recommendations from friends, co-workers, family, or by contacting the local board of realtors to find a real estate professional in the area who can answer your questions regarding the various neighborhoods. Real estate agents know the neighborhoods, the schools, the extracurricular activities, and the reputations of different school districts

Location is important, too - and a lot has changed around the city in just the last few years. For example, SH-130 is the new 49-mile toll road located east of I-35 that runs through Williamson and Travis counties, and extends from I-35 north of Georgetown to U.S. 183 southeast of Austin. SH-45 is approximately 13 miles long, and extends from Ridgeline Boulevard west of U.S. 183 eastward to SH-130. SH-45 is a four to six lane divided roadway, with major interchanges at U.S. 183, Loop 1, I-35 and SH-130, and includes limited frontage roads.

Whether you are moving from an existing domicile in Austin or are a newcomer to town, Austin has responded to your housing needs by building more townhomes, garden homes and condos to accommodate various desires. Renting a great apartment at CheapApartments.com is a great opportunity to discover areas of town before you decide on a permanent location. Find garden homes, zero lot line homes and condominiums in heavily populated areas like Round Rock, Cedar Park, downtown and south Austin. Find duplexes throughout the city that are usually sprinkled throughout a development in to maximize development versus higher property costs.

The inner city loft and condo developments have become also more popular as the warehouse district has rejuvenated downtown, especially for those relocated from larger cities like Chicago and New York, where they live in the same building they office out of, or don't care about a yard or living in an isolated format. Lofts in the downtown and West Campus areas have also become viable options for students attending the University of Texas at Austin.

An excellent source for finding out the intricacies of renting property in Texas is the Austin Tenants Council. The ATC's counseling line at 474-1961 is open only for Travis County residents; however, the organization's website (www.housing-rights.org) has valuable Texas property code details and tenant-landlord information and forms for residents of surrounding counties.