Austin · New-job relocation

Where to live in Austin: new-job relocation

Build a shortlist around the routine you want, then compare the actual homes against your commute and total budget.

Choose a home around your exact office, days in person, total budget and life after work. The areas below are Grant's editorial starting points, not an employer-endorsed list or a commute ranking.

Areas to test against your actual office

These six areas are Grant's editorial starting points. Their order is not a lifestyle or commute ranking; an office address can change the shortlist completely.

Current stored neighborhood assessments, on a 0–10 scale
Area	Social Life	Walkability	Quietness	Value
Mueller	10/10 · Editorial	10/10 · Editorial	7/10 · Editorial	7/10 · Editorial
Downtown	9/10 · Editorial	9/10 · Editorial	3/10 · Editorial	5/10 · Editorial
South Lamar SOLA	10/10 · Editorial	10/10 · Editorial	5/10 · Editorial	5/10 · Editorial
South Congress SoCO	10/10 · Editorial	10/10 · Editorial	6/10 · Editorial	5/10 · Editorial
East Riverside / Southeast	7/10 · Editorial	7/10 · Editorial	8/10 · Editorial	8/10 · Editorial
Domain / North Burnet	8/10 · Editorial	9/10 · Editorial	8/10 · Editorial	8/10 · Editorial

Ratings are comparative neighborhood assessments, not demographic counts, current rent quotes, guarantees of social outcomes or calculated commute times. Missing factors are unknown. Read the methodology and data standards.

What to check before choosing

Confirm the employer, exact office address, work hours and days in person.
Test travel from each actual apartment at your normal commute times.
Compare upfront costs, parking, lease dates and any relocation reimbursement in writing.

Apartment examples to investigate

One eligible catalog example per area, chosen alphabetically where records are available. These are starting points, not personalized matches or verified available units. Neighborhood scores do not describe a building's amenities or residents. Our catalog covers referral-eligible communities and is not a list of every apartment.

Rivette Tower

Mueller
3901 Berkman Dr, Austin

Studio stored from $1,692
1 bedroom stored from $1,643
2 bedrooms stored from $2,781
3 bedrooms stored from $4,049

Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 Confirm today's quote, fees, specials and availability with leasing.

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Alexan Waterloo

Downtown
700 E 11th St, Austin

Studio stored from $2,020
1 bedroom stored from $2,812
2 bedrooms stored from $3,242
3 bedrooms stored from $5,645

Rent snapshot: 2026-09-29 Confirm today's quote, fees, specials and availability with leasing.

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Bell South Lamar

South Lamar SOLA
2717 South Lamar Blvd, Austin

Studio stored from $1,430
1 bedroom stored from $1,685
2 bedrooms stored from $2,445

Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 Confirm today's quote, fees, specials and availability with leasing.

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422 at The Lake

South Congress SoCO
422 West Riverside Drive, Austin

1 bedroom stored from $1,638
2 bedrooms stored from $3,120

Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 Confirm today's quote, fees, specials and availability with leasing.

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Alexan Rivercrest

East Riverside / Southeast
1301 Parker Ln, Austin

Studio stored from $1,385
1 bedroom stored from $1,740
2 bedrooms stored from $2,390

Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 Confirm today's quote, fees, specials and availability with leasing.

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Bridge at The Kenzie

Domain / North Burnet
3201 Esperanza Crossing

Studio stored from $1,284
1 bedroom stored from $1,581
2 bedrooms stored from $2,106

Rent snapshot: 2026-10-03 Confirm today's quote, fees, specials and availability with leasing.

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