# Austin High Rise Districts | Austin High Rise Apartments

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5 Districts · 23 Towers

# Austin High Rise Districts, Compared

Austin's high rise market is packed into a 2-mile pocket between Congress Avenue and Rainey Street, bordered by Lady Bird Lake to the south and the Texas State Capitol to the north. Renter decisions come down to micro-location: which block, which floor, which direction the windows face.

Here's how the five districts differ on walkability, noise, parking and commute, with every tower we cover in each.

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Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake

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Walk Score 92

Austin's highest-demand residential corridor, on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake.

**Noise profile:** Lively at street level on weekends. Lake-facing upper floors are the quiet side.**Parking:** Reserved garage spaces commonly run $175–$250/mo. Guest parking is limited.**Transit:** Direct access to Cesar Chavez Street and the I-35 corridor. **Towers:** 6 · from $1,369/mo

Explore Rainey Street

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Congress Avenue & Republic Square

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Walk Score 98

Downtown's civic and commercial spine, from the Capitol to the river.

**Noise profile:** City business pulse by day. A quieter evening than Rainey or Red River.**Views:** Capitol, skyline and river views, some protected by Capitol View Corridors.**Transit:** Strongest transit access downtown, near the MetroRail Downtown Station. **Towers:** 4 · from $2,161/mo

Explore Congress Avenue

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West Downtown & Seaholm

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Walk Score 94

A calmer residential pocket by the 2nd Street District, Shoal Creek and the lake.

**Noise profile:** Calmer residential pace and lower weekend street congestion.**Views:** West-facing sunset and Hill Country views from upper floors.**Commute:** Quickest downtown access to MoPac and South Austin. **Towers:** 5 · from $1,824/mo

Explore Seaholm

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East Downtown & Brazos

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Walk Score 95

Brazos Street, Red River music venues and the East 11th arts corridor.

**Noise profile:** An active cultural district with lively evenings near Red River.**Layouts:** The only 5BR units we cover and the largest layout, 4,064 sq ft.**Transit:** Fastest outbound route to AUS airport via Hwy 71. **Towers:** 5 · from $1,804/mo

Explore East Downtown

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North Austin & Beyond Downtown

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Three towers outside the core: one on the lake's south shore, two up north.

**South:** The Catherine on Barton Springs Road, near Zilker and the lake's south shore.**North:** The Bowen and Solaris House, closer to northern tech campuses.**Value:** Solaris House starts at $1,415 with 3 months free. **Towers:** 3 · from $1,415/mo

Explore Beyond Downtown

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At a Glance

## District comparison table

| District | Towers | Rent range | Walk Score | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake | 6 | $1,369–$45,000 | 92 | Austin's highest-demand residential corridor, on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake. |
| Congress Avenue & Republic Square | 4 | $2,161–$22,510 | 98 | Downtown's civic and commercial spine, from the Capitol to the river. |
| West Downtown & Seaholm | 5 | $1,824–$10,485 | 94 | A calmer residential pocket by the 2nd Street District, Shoal Creek and the lake. |
| East Downtown & Brazos | 5 | $1,804–$25,000 | 95 | Brazos Street, Red River music venues and the East 11th arts corridor. |
| North Austin & Beyond Downtown | 3 | $1,415–$13,275 | Varies | Three towers outside the core: one on the lake's south shore, two up north. |

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