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Mueller can feel quieter and farther from iconic nightlife; South Congress is expensive, busy, and visitor-heavy; South Lamar can be traffic-heavy and less consistently walkable from apartment to apartment.
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- East Austin/Mueller vs. South Congress vs. South Lamar: Where Should Renters Live? · Editorial source guide
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