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Where to live in Austin: walkability

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

Start with neighborhoods rated for walkability, then test the routes from the actual apartment. An area score does not establish that a particular home works without a car.

Six starting points for walkability

Shown in descending order of the current stored Walkability 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.

Current stored neighborhood assessments, on a 0–10 scale
AreaSocial LifeWalkabilityQuietnessValue
Mueller10/10 · Editorial10/10 · Editorial7/10 · Editorial7/10 · Editorial
South Congress SoCO10/10 · Editorial10/10 · Editorial6/10 · Editorial5/10 · Editorial
South Lamar SOLA10/10 · Editorial10/10 · Editorial5/10 · Editorial5/10 · Editorial
Domain / North Burnet8/10 · Editorial9/10 · Editorial8/10 · Editorial8/10 · Editorial
Downtown9/10 · Editorial9/10 · Editorial3/10 · Editorial5/10 · Editorial
North Austin / Tech Ridge9/10 · Editorial9/10 · Editorial8/10 · Editorial8/10 · 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

  1. Map a walk to groceries, coffee and the places you use every week.
  2. Check crossings, sidewalks, lighting and the route at your usual travel times.
  3. Confirm how you would reach work, appointments and friends when walking is impractical.

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

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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422 at The Lake

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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Bell South Lamar

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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Bridge at The Kenzie

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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Alexan Waterloo

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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Altair Tech Ridge

Altair Tech Ridge

North Austin / Tech Ridge
12408 Dessau Rd, Austin

  • 1 bedroom stored from $1,505
  • 2 bedrooms stored from $1,625
  • 3 bedrooms stored from $1,795

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

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