# High Rise Apartments Outside Downtown Austin > High rises outside the core: The Catherine on Barton Springs Road, plus The Bowen and Solaris House (from $1,415, 3 months free) up north. URL: https://austinhighriseapartments.com/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/ ![North Austin & Beyond Downtown, Austin: residential high rise towers](/images/misc/barton-springs-road-austin-with-a-mid-height-resid.webp) 3 high rise towers # High Rise Apartments Outside Downtown Austin: Barton Springs to North Austin Last updated: October 20, 2026 Three towers sit outside the downtown core. The Catherine is on Barton Springs Road by Lady Bird Lake's south shore, while The Bowen and Solaris House are in North Austin's mixed-use districts, closer to the northern tech campuses. Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) See the 3 towers [#buildings →](#buildings) Rents $1,415–$13,275 · Tours scheduled within 1–2 days 3 towers tracked here $0 Fee to Renters · TREC #562021 Tours scheduled within 1–2 days Before You Sign ## Choosing a High Rise Outside Downtown Austin ### A downtown lease with a North Austin commute **The problem**Renters who work near The Domain sign downtown for the lifestyle, then spend every rush hour on MoPac or I-35. **Why it happens here**The Bowen and Solaris House sit in 78758 near The Domain, and Uptown ATX is turning the former IBM campus into a 66-acre district with a planned rail station, so northern jobs keep moving closer to these towers. **What we do**Our corporate housing and value searches compare these towers with downtown options at your real commute hour, and Solaris House currently leads on price. ### Listings skip floor and exposure Portals show a starting rent, not the floor or which way the windows face. In a tower, those two details move the price by thousands a year. ### Specials change every few weeks Free-rent offers shift with lease-up pace. Sign a week late and the same unit can cost a month of rent more over the lease. ### Each tower screens differently Credit minimums run 580 to 700+ and income rules 2.5× to 3× rent. Applying blind wastes $50 to $100 per denial. Building Roster ## The 3 high rise towers on our roster here Year, verified story count, bedroom range, rent range and current concession for each tower. Concessions shift monthly, so we confirm before you tour. ![The Bowen, 19-story residential tower at 3000 Gracie Kiltz Lane, Austin](/images/misc/the-bowen-19-story-residential-tower-in-a-north-au.webp) North Austin & Beyond Downtown [/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/ →](/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/) ### The Bowen 3000 Gracie Kiltz Lane · Greystar Floors: **19** Built: **2021** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$1,875–$13,275** Verified Lease Special 1–1.5 months free on qualifying leases A 19-floor North Austin tower with a wide price range and studios through 3 bedrooms. A good fit for northern commuters. Check The Bowen availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![The Catherine, 19-story residential tower at 214 Barton Springs Rd, Austin](/images/misc/the-catherine-19-story-apartment-tower-on-barton-s.webp) North Austin & Beyond Downtown [/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/ →](/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/) ### The Catherine 214 Barton Springs Rd Floors: **19** Built: **2013** Layouts: **1–3BR** Rent: **$2,580–$7,972** Verified Lease Special 1 month free on qualifying leases On Barton Springs Road near Zilker and the lake's south shore, with downtown across the bridge. Check The Catherine availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Solaris House, 13-story residential tower at 2800 Solaris St, Austin](/images/misc/solaris-house-new-13-story-residential-building-in.webp) North Austin & Beyond Downtown [/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/ →](/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/) ### Solaris House 2800 Solaris St · Weidner Floors: **13** Built: **2024** Layouts: **0–2BR** Rent: **$1,415–$4,550** Verified Lease Special 3 months free on qualifying leases The newest of the three and the deepest concession in our inventory at 3 months free. Starts at $1,415. Check Solaris House availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) Searches That Fit This District ## Value and Relocation Searches ![Bright high rise studio in Austin with sage accents and a skyline view](/images/misc/bright-high-rise-studio-apartment-in-austin-with-s.webp) Affordable High Rise ### Affordable High Rise Apartments (Under $2,000) Starting rents under $2,000 and the concessions that bring net rent lower. $1,369–$1,999/mo Explore [Affordable High Rise Apartments (Under $2,000) →](/affordable-high-rise-apartments/) ![Furnished corporate apartment in an Austin high rise with a laptop and suitcase by the windows](/images/misc/furnished-corporate-apartment-in-an-austin-high-ri.webp) Corporate Housing ### Furnished & Corporate Housing One contact for tech and corporate relocators who need a signed lease in 2–3 weeks. $1,369–$45,000/mo Explore [Furnished & Corporate Housing →](/furnished-corporate-housing/) ![Newly completed glass residential tower in downtown Austin with a crane beside it](/images/misc/newly-completed-glass-residential-tower-in-downtow.webp) New Construction ### New Construction High Rise Apartments (2024–2026) 2024–2026 towers, pre-leasing access and the widest lease-up concessions. $1,415–$45,000/mo Explore [New Construction High Rise Apartments (2024–2026) →](/new-construction-high-rise-apartments/) Five Steps, One Contact ## How Tours Work for These Three Towers You tell us what matters once. We do the building research, the calls to leasing offices and the follow-up. 1. Step 01 ### Share your preferences Move date, bedrooms, budget, district, plus the things portals ignore: view direction, quiet side, parking and pets. 2. Step 02 ### Get 3–5 matched buildings A short list with floor-level pricing, live concessions, net effective rent and the honest trade-off for each tower. 3. Step 03 ### Tour in person or by video We schedule same-day tours when available and video-tour the exact unit for out-of-state renters. 4. Step 04 ### Apply where you fit Screening happens after matching, not before. You apply only where your profile fits, so you stop losing $50–$100 fees. 5. Step 05 ### Move in Lease review, concession confirmed in writing, freight elevator booking and move-in coordination. **How we are compensated:** Our locating service is free to renters. When you lease at a participating community and list us as your locator, the community pays Spirit Real Estate Group a referral fee. Your rent and lease terms are the same as if you walked in yourself. How locators get paid [/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/ →](/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/) ## Want the Commute Math Done for You? $0 to you and no obligation to lease. Send your budget and move date, and get 3–5 matched towers with live concessions within 24 hours. Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) Call (512) 555-0190 [tel:+15125550190 →](tel:+15125550190) Why Renters Use Us Here ## Why Northern Commuters Use Us - Commute mapping to northern tech campuses - Side-by-side with downtown towers so you see the trade-off clearly - Live concessions: Solaris House at 3 months free - $0 cost to you. The community pays the referral fee **North Austin & Beyond Downtown** covers high rise living outside the core, in two directions. **The Catherine** sits on Barton Springs Road a block from the lake's south shore, with Zilker a short drive west. **The Bowen** and **Solaris House** are in ZIP 78758 near The Domain. Solaris House is part of **Uptown ATX**, the 66-acre redevelopment of the former IBM campus, where a new CapMetro Rail station is planned. For renters working at northern tech campuses, that shortens the daily drive. Thanks, we have your preferences. A locator will reply within 2 business hours with next steps and your first matches. Placement Stories ## Placement stories from renters like you Three common situations and how a building specialist changes the outcome. > “I had 10 days to sign before starting in Austin. They sent four buildings that fit my commute, steered me off a unit over a loading dock, and I signed at Paseo with 2.5 months free.” Marcus S. Tech relocator · Rainey Street Illustrative renter scenario > “After 24 years in Westlake we wanted space and a reserved spot. They found a 3-bedroom at Hanover Brazos with tandem parking that we never saw online.” Elena & David H. Downsizers · East Downtown Illustrative renter scenario > “They knew which building would accept my company's relocation guarantee before I applied. That saved me two application fees.” Jordan L. Corporate relocator · Seaholm Illustrative renter scenario Lifestyle ## Who chooses a high rise outside downtown Most of our renters live in downtown Austin high rise apartments [/ →](/) , but not all of them need to. Two kinds of renters end up here. The first wants **Barton Springs Road**: Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and the lake's south shore, with downtown just across the South First Street Bridge. **The Catherine** fits them. The second works north. Apple's campus is in Northwest Austin, and a daily drive from Rainey can run long at rush hour. **The Bowen** and **Solaris House** sit in North Austin's newer mixed-use districts and cut that commute while keeping high rise finishes and amenities. These three towers are shorter (13 to 19 floors) than the downtown core, but they still meet our standard on finishes, amenities and price point. Barton Springs Road / South ShoreNorth Austin mixed-use districtsThe Domain areaUptown ATXZilker **ZIP codes we cover:** 78704, 78758 ![Street life in North Austin & Beyond Downtown, Austin](/images/misc/north-austin-mixed-use-district-with-new-residenti.webp) 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. Tours Scheduled within 1–2 days. Landmarks nearby Barton Springs RoadLady Bird Lake south shoreZilker areaThe Domain Roads & transit MoPac (Loop 1)I-35Barton Springs Road The Catherine reaches downtown across the South First Street Bridge. The Bowen and Solaris House sit between MoPac and I-35 in North Austin. Local Expertise ## What We Track at The Bowen, Solaris House and The Catherine Local Logistics ### Getting around beyond downtown **From The Catherine:** Barton Springs Road runs west to Zilker Park and east to South Congress. Downtown is across the South First Street Bridge, and the Butler Trail runs along the south shore. **From The Bowen and Solaris House:** North Austin's mixed-use districts put renters closer to northern campuses. We map the drive at your real commute hour, since MoPac and I-35 traffic varies a lot. **Tours:** We schedule tours here within 1 to 2 days. Building Familiarity ### How the three towers differ **The Bowen (2021, 19 floors)** runs studio to 3 bedrooms from $1,875 to $13,275, with 1 to 1.5 months free, managed by **Greystar**. **The Catherine (2013, 19 floors)** on Barton Springs Road offers 1 to 3 bedrooms from $2,580 with 1 month free. **Solaris House (2024, 13 floors)** is the newest of the three, managed by **Weidner**, with affordable studio to 2 bedroom units [/affordable-high-rise-apartments/ →](/affordable-high-rise-apartments/) from $1,415 and 3 months free, the deepest concession in our inventory right now. Local Answers ## Questions About High Rises Beyond Downtown Are there high rises outside downtown Austin? + Yes. We cover three: The Catherine on Barton Springs Road, and The Bowen and Solaris House in North Austin. Which of the three towers is cheapest? + Solaris House starts at $1,415 and currently offers 3 months free, the deepest concession in our inventory. Which towers are closest to The Domain? + The Bowen at 3000 Gracie Kiltz Lane and Solaris House at 2800 Solaris St, both in ZIP 78758. Solaris House is part of Uptown ATX, the 66-acre redevelopment of the former IBM campus, where a new CapMetro Rail station is planned. Is North Austin better for an Apple commute? + Often, yes. The Bowen and Solaris House cut the drive to northern campuses compared with downtown towers. Can I live by Zilker in a high rise? + The Catherine on Barton Springs Road is the closest high rise we cover to Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, one block from the lake. How fast can I tour these towers? + We schedule tours within 1 to 2 days. Are these real high rises? + They're 13 to 19 floors. All meet our standard: 10+ residential stories with high rise finishes, amenities and price point. Adjacent Districts ## Compare nearby districts ![](/images/misc/seaholm-power-plant-redevelopment-and-west-downtow.webp) [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ### West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) 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 [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ![](/images/misc/rainey-street-high-rise-towers-rising-above-lady-b.webp) [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) 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 [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) All five districts [/districts/ →](/districts/) ![](/images/misc/night-view-of-the-downtown-austin-skyline-reflecte.webp) ## Find a High Rise Beyond Downtown Austin Tell us your budget, bedrooms and move date. We'll send 3–5 matches with live concessions within 24 hours. Get My High Rise Matches [/contact/ →](/contact/) Text (512) 555-0190 [sms:+15125550190 →](sms:+15125550190) Prefer to talk now? Direct line: (512) 555-0190 [tel:+15125550190 →](tel:+15125550190) · Response within 2 business hours · $0 to renters