Apartment Locator in Austin

Overview of Austin

The capital of Texas, Austin is known for it's melting pot culture, festivals the University of Texas and keeping things weird. No matter what your interests are you will find something to feed your passion in Austin, Texas. Find extraordinary food, moving entertainment, beautiful views and a real sense of community.

Cost of Living in Austin

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 7% higher than the national average and 18% higher than the state average. With housing costs at 24% higher than the national average, Austin has a sales tax that is 23% higher than the national average and state income tax that is 100% lower than the national average.

Things to do in Austin

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  City tour

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  Drinks and Bar

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  Live music

Have Some Drinks- Since the 1970s people have been coming to 6th street for live, music, good drinks and great food. Almost every night of the week you can find college students, residents and tourists alike enjoying the different establishments located on the "Dirty 6th."

See a Show- Often refereed to as the Live Music Capital of the World there is always as plenty of music to enjoy in Austin. Alongside venues like the Mohawk, Parish and Saxon Pub, there are annual festivals like Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin Celtic Festival and the Urban Music Festival.

Take a Tour- Austin & Hill Country in 90 minutes, by AO Tours Austin is a different kind of tour. Enjoy seeing "All Things Austin while riding in luxury in a Mercedes tour van.Witness the arts, the food, the style and the culture of this great city. This 30 miles tour will leave you wanting more.

Getting Around Austin

Austin is one of the most bike friendly cities in Texas. If biking isn't your thing you have many options. Although Austin highways can be very congested it is a vehicle friendly city. Take a ride on the MetroRail Red Line, the 26mile line running MondaySaturday. Rent a Zip car using Austin Car Share. Kick back and let someone else do the navigating in one of the cities pedicabs.

• Bull Creek
• Domain
• East Riverside-Oltorf
• Four Points
• Lamplight Village
• North Lamar
• Northwest Hills
• Outer Cedar Park
• Rosedale
• The Arboretum
• Canyon Creek
• Far West-Hays
• Grandview Hills
• Oak Hill
• Peterson- Sagebrush
• Cedar Valley
• Garrison Park
• Montopolis
• Outer Pflugerville
• Windsor Park
• Barton Hills
• Central East Austin
• East MLK
• Hyde Park
• Onion Creek
• Southpark
• Winsor Road