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Grant's area-by-area research ratings (0–10). These are comparative assessments, not guarantees. A missing score means not rated; it does not mean zero. Safety scores may include editorial judgments and are not a substitute for current crime data.
Safety: 9/10 · Social Life: 8/10 · Meeting Singles: 8/10 · Nightlife: 6/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 6.9/10 · Coffee: 3.6/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Nightlife, Safety, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, Value, Social Life, Meeting SinglesSafety: 9/10 · Social Life: 8/10 · Meeting Singles: 6/10 · Nightlife: 2.4/10 · Walkability: 7/10 · Restaurants: 4.9/10 · Coffee: 3/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 7/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 9/10 · Social Life: 7/10 · Meeting Singles: 6/10 · Nightlife: 3/10 · Walkability: 7/10 · Restaurants: 7/10 · Coffee: 7/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 7/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 7/10
Local editorial assessments: Coffee, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Quietness, Value, Restaurants, Outdoors / FitnessSafety: 5/10 · Nightlife: 3.4/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 6.9/10 · Coffee: 3.8/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 6/10 · Quietness: 6/10 · Value: 6/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 6/10 · Social Life: 4/10 · Meeting Singles: 5/10 · Nightlife: 2/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 2/10 · Coffee: 2/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 7/10 · Quietness: 6/10 · Value: 7/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 9/10 · Social Life: 8/10 · Meeting Singles: 8/10 · Nightlife: 8/10 · Walkability: 9/10 · Restaurants: 9/10 · Coffee: 8/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Coffee, Nightlife, Restaurants, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 7/10 · Social Life: 9/10 · Meeting Singles: 10/10 · Nightlife: 10/10 · Walkability: 9/10 · Restaurants: 8/10 · Coffee: 8/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 5/10 · Quietness: 3/10 · Value: 5/10
Local editorial assessments: Restaurants, Nightlife, Coffee, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 6/10 · Social Life: 7/10 · Meeting Singles: 7/10 · Nightlife: 6/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 6.9/10 · Coffee: 5.9/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 7/10 · Quietness: 7/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Nightlife, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 8/10 · Social Life: 7/10 · Meeting Singles: 9/10 · Nightlife: 7/10 · Walkability: 7/10 · Restaurants: 8/10 · Coffee: 9/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 7/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Coffee, Nightlife, Restaurants, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 5/10 · Social Life: 6/10 · Meeting Singles: 4/10 · Nightlife: 4/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 6.9/10 · Coffee: 6.4/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 5/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 5/10
Local editorial assessments: Nightlife, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 9/10 · Social Life: 10/10 · Meeting Singles: 10/10 · Nightlife: 9/10 · Walkability: 10/10 · Restaurants: 10/10 · Coffee: 8/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 9/10 · Quietness: 7/10 · Value: 7/10
Local editorial assessments: Restaurants, Nightlife, Coffee, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 8/10 · Social Life: 8/10 · Meeting Singles: 8/10 · Nightlife: 3.8/10 · Walkability: 8/10 · Restaurants: 3.9/10 · Coffee: 3.3/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 9/10 · Social Life: 9/10 · Meeting Singles: 9/10 · Nightlife: 6/10 · Walkability: 9/10 · Restaurants: 8/10 · Coffee: 7/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 7/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Coffee, Restaurants, Safety, Nightlife, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 8/10 · Social Life: 8/10 · Meeting Singles: 9/10 · Nightlife: 6.4/10 · Walkability: 8/10 · Restaurants: 7/10 · Coffee: 7.3/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 7/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 7/10
Local editorial assessments: Restaurants, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 5/10 · Social Life: 5/10 · Meeting Singles: 5/10 · Nightlife: 5.1/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 5.2/10 · Coffee: 5.4/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 5/10 · Quietness: 7/10 · Value: 9/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueNightlife: 7.4/10 · Restaurants: 10/10 · Coffee: 9/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 7/10 · Value: 7/10
Local editorial assessments: Restaurants, Coffee, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 9/10 · Social Life: 10/10 · Meeting Singles: 10/10 · Nightlife: 10/10 · Walkability: 10/10 · Restaurants: 10/10 · Coffee: 9/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 6/10 · Value: 5/10
Local editorial assessments: Nightlife, Coffee, Restaurants, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 8/10 · Social Life: 10/10 · Meeting Singles: 10/10 · Nightlife: 9/10 · Walkability: 10/10 · Restaurants: 9/10 · Coffee: 8/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 10/10 · Quietness: 5/10 · Value: 5/10
Local editorial assessments: Nightlife, Restaurants, Coffee, Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 7/10 · Social Life: 7/10 · Meeting Singles: 5/10 · Nightlife: 7/10 · Walkability: 7/10 · Restaurants: 6/10 · Coffee: 6/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 6/10 · Quietness: 6/10 · Value: 6/10
Local editorial assessments: Social Life, Meeting Singles, Safety, Walkability, Nightlife, Restaurants, Coffee, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 5/10 · Social Life: 6/10 · Meeting Singles: 7/10 · Nightlife: 6.2/10 · Walkability: 7/10 · Restaurants: 6.9/10 · Coffee: 6.2/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 6/10 · Quietness: 6/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 10/10 · Social Life: 5/10 · Meeting Singles: 5/10 · Nightlife: 2.8/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 4.4/10 · Coffee: 3/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 10/10 · Quietness: 10/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 8/10 · Social Life: 7/10 · Meeting Singles: 8/10 · Nightlife: 8/10 · Walkability: 7/10 · Restaurants: 8/10 · Coffee: 7/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 7/10 · Quietness: 7/10 · Value: 7/10
Local editorial assessments: Nightlife, Meeting Singles, Safety, Walkability, Coffee, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, Value, Restaurants, Social LifeSafety: 6/10 · Social Life: 6/10 · Meeting Singles: 7/10 · Nightlife: 2.6/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 2.9/10 · Coffee: 2.6/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 8/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 6/10 · Social Life: 7/10 · Meeting Singles: 7/10 · Nightlife: 6/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 5/10 · Coffee: 5/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 10/10 · Value: 8/10
Local editorial assessments: Nightlife, Coffee, Restaurants, Safety, Meeting Singles, Social Life, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueSafety: 5/10 · Social Life: 5/10 · Meeting Singles: 5/10 · Nightlife: 5.4/10 · Walkability: 5/10 · Restaurants: 4.4/10 · Coffee: 5.1/10 · Outdoors / Fitness: 8/10 · Quietness: 5/10 · Value: 6/10
Local editorial assessments: Safety, Social Life, Meeting Singles, Walkability, Outdoors / Fitness, Quietness, ValueChoose the neighborhood that fits how you actually spend your week—not just the apartment with the best photos. Compare social life, restaurants, walkability, commute and budget.
Consider these for an urban routine and access to central destinations, while comparing noise, parking and building-specific fees.
These areas offer different mixes of restaurants, shopping and neighborhood character. Check your route across the river during commute hours.
Mueller can appeal to renters seeking neighborhood amenities; East Riverside may offer alternatives when comparing value and proximity to central Austin. Review the exact block and property.
Compare East Austin for restaurants, local businesses and proximity to downtown. Housing, noise and pedestrian comfort vary by block.
A useful alternative when comparing proximity to downtown with apartment value. Check the exact property and route; conditions differ widely.
Consider this area for north-Austin employment, shopping and dining, while comparing actual walking routes and traffic.
Compare for northern office commutes and potentially different price points than central Austin; daily driving needs can be higher.
Explore access to parks and outdoor recreation, while checking parking, neighborhood traffic and available housing types.
Compare a more residential central-Austin feel with access to downtown. Inventory and pricing can differ from large apartment districts.
Consider the student-oriented atmosphere and its effect on noise and daily routines before selecting a property.
Compare neighborhood character, local businesses and access to central Austin. Individual properties can be quite different.
Worth considering for an east-central location and neighborhood feel; verify commute and available rental options.
Compare north-central residential neighborhoods for access to shops and work routes without assuming identical walkability.
Useful alternatives for south-side employment and errands; compare car dependence and access to central Austin.
Compare these suburban areas for north-metro employment and apartment budgets. Test real commute times before prioritizing lower advertised rents.
These are general neighborhood comparisons, not guarantees about a particular property, commute, pricing or safety. Check current local conditions and visit in person when possible.
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
Arboretum / Jollyville · Austin
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Domain / North Burnet · Austin
Domain / North Burnet · Austin
Domain / North Burnet · Austin
Domain / North Burnet · Austin
Domain / North Burnet · Austin
Apartment information and pricing may change. Verify current details with each property.
Choose a high-rise for premium urban location, concierge-style service, views, amenities, and a distinctive arrival experience. Choose a mid-rise for more space, lower fees, easier parking, broader newer inventory, and simpler daily logistics.
No. The onsite manager, maintenance team, ownership budget, staffing, and current building conditions can outweigh the national brand.
No. High-rises concentrate residents through lobbies, elevators, and amenity floors, but resident events and participation matter more. A well-programmed mid-rise can be more social than a quiet tower.
Downtown is generally better for central workers who want true high-rises, broad walkability, live music, restaurants, and nightlife. The Domain is better for North Austin workers seeking newer apartments, easier parking, shopping, and a planned routine.
South Congress leads for iconic shops, restaurants, and visitor energy. South Lamar offers a more local, music-oriented environment with access toward Zilker, but exact apartment routes vary more.
Mueller offers a planned, park-oriented community with newer mid-rises and easier daily logistics. Downtown offers true high-rises, denser nightlife, wider urban walkability, and higher typical costs.
Both provide planned mixed-use convenience and newer apartments. Mueller is more central-east and park-oriented; The Domain is farther north, more retail- and employer-oriented, and often better for North Austin jobs.
Subtract the exact concession value from total base rent over the lease, then divide by lease months. Payment timing may differ, so treat effective rent as a comparison figure unless the property prorates it.
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