Where-to-live guides · Austin areas

Six starting points for quieter living

Shown in descending order of the current stored Quieter living score only; alphabetical order breaks ties. This is not a combined fit ranking. Areas missing that factor are excluded, not assigned zero. A tied score does not establish that one area is better.

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

1. Tour the specific unit and listen with windows both open and closed.
2. Check street, garage, elevator, pool and service-area exposure.
3. Revisit at an evening or weekend hour and ask about planned construction.

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.

Tacara Steiner Ranch

Steiner Ranch / West Austin
4306 N Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732

• 1 bedroom stored from $1,420
• 2 bedrooms stored from $1,847
• 3 bedrooms stored from $2,442

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

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10X Living at Grandview

West Austin / Lake Travis
6500 Champion Grandview Way, Austin

• 1 bedroom stored from $1,604
• 2 bedrooms stored from $1,650

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

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Alloy

Arboretum / Jollyville
10400 Research Blvd, Austin

• Studio stored from $1,410
• 1 bedroom stored from $1,499
• 2 bedrooms stored from $2,099

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

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Barton Creek Landing

Barton Hills / Barton Creek
2800 Bartons Bluff Ln, Austin

• 1 bedroom stored from $1,292
• 2 bedrooms stored from $1,535

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

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Skyline at Barton Creek

Barton Hills / Barton Creek Greenbelt
1300 Spyglass Dr, Austin, TX 78746

• Studio stored from $1,139
• 1 bedroom stored from $914
• 2 bedrooms stored from $1,444
• 3 bedrooms stored from $2,000

Rent snapshot: 2026-09-29 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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