# Seaholm District High Rise Apartments | West Downtown > 2nd Street District, Seaholm and Shoal Creek: quieter than Rainey, walkable to the Pfluger Bridge, with 5 high rises from $1,824. URL: https://austinhighriseapartments.com/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ ![West Downtown & Seaholm, Austin: residential high rise towers](/images/misc/seaholm-power-plant-redevelopment-and-west-downtow.webp) 5 high rise towers · Walk Score 94 # West Downtown & Seaholm District High Rise Apartments: Quieter, Walkable, Lake-Adjacent Last updated: October 20, 2026 West Downtown & Seaholm wraps around the Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment, the 2nd Street District and Shoal Creek. Five high rises here trade Rainey's nightlife for a quieter residential pace and the quickest access to MoPac. Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) See the 5 towers [#buildings →](#buildings) Rents $1,824–$10,485 · Same-day tours when available 5 towers tracked here $0 Fee to Renters · TREC #562021 Same-day tours when available Before You Sign ## Seaholm High Rise Trade-Offs to Know First ### Sunset views that come with a 100-degree afternoon **The problem**The west-facing unit looked great at a morning tour. By July the living room bakes from 3 p.m. on and the electric bill climbs every month. **Why it happens here**Austin averages about 29 days a year at 100°F or hotter, and the west-facing stacks here take the full afternoon sun across the Hill Country with nothing taller to shade them. **What we do**Our lake-view apartments search weighs exposure, glazing and shades per unit, and points you to south or north-facing stacks when the view is close enough. ### 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 5 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 Residences at ATX Tower, 58-story residential tower at 321 W 6th St, Austin](/images/misc/the-residences-at-atx-tower-58-story-mixed-use-sky.webp) West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ### The Residences at ATX Tower 321 W 6th St · RPM Living Floors: **58 (homes from 22)** Built: **2025** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,347–$8,697** Verified Lease Special 2.5 months free on qualifying leases The tallest residential tower we cover. Homes start on floor 22, so even the lowest units sit above most of downtown. Currently in lease-up. Check The Residences at ATX Tower availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Northshore, 38-story residential tower at 110 San Antonio St, Austin](/images/misc/northshore-38-story-residential-tower-on-san-anton.webp) West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ### Northshore 110 San Antonio St · Greystar Floors: **38** Built: **2016 / renov. 2022** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$1,824–$10,485** Verified Lease Special 2.5 months free on qualifying leases A renovated penthouse on 38 tops $10,000, while a standard 1BR on 8 starts under $2,000. Close to the lake and the Pfluger Bridge. Check Northshore availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![The Bowie, 36-story residential tower at 311 Bowie St, Austin](/images/misc/the-bowie-36-story-apartment-tower-on-bowie-street.webp) West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ### The Bowie 311 Bowie St · RPM Living Floors: **36** Built: **2015** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$1,999–$10,217** Verified Lease Special 1 month free on qualifying leases Steps from the Whole Foods flagship and 2nd Street. Starts just under $2,000, with top units above $10,000. Check The Bowie availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Seven, 23-story residential tower at 615 W 7th St, Austin](/images/misc/seven-23-story-residential-tower-on-west-7th-stree.webp) West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ### Seven 615 W 7th St Floors: **23** Built: **2015** Layouts: **1–2BR** Rent: **$2,447–$4,774** No advertised concession at last check. Ask us what's live. A 1 and 2 bedroom tower on West 7th with a tight price band. No advertised concession at last check. Check Seven availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Gables Park Tower, 18-story residential tower at 111 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin](/images/misc/gables-park-tower-18-story-residential-building-ne.webp) West Downtown & Seaholm [/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/ →](/districts/west-downtown-seaholm/) ### Gables Park Tower 111 Sandra Muraida Way · Gables Residential Floors: **18** Built: **2014** Layouts: **1–2BR** Rent: **$2,300–$5,833** No advertised concession at last check. Ask us what's live. Near the lake on the west side of downtown, with quick access to the trail and Shoal Creek. Check Gables Park Tower availability [/contact/ →](/contact/) Searches That Fit This District ## What Renters Search for on the West Side ![Lady Bird Lake seen from a high-floor Austin apartment through floor-to-ceiling glass](/images/misc/lady-bird-lake-seen-from-a-high-floor-austin-apart.webp) Lake View ### Lake View & Lady Bird Lake Apartments Lake-facing stacks, floor premiums and trail access by building. $1,369–$45,000/mo Explore [Lake View & Lady Bird Lake Apartments →](/lake-view-apartments/) ![Luxury high rise living room in downtown Austin with floor-to-ceiling glass and a Lady Bird Lake view](/images/misc/luxury-high-rise-living-room-in-downtown-austin-wi.webp) Luxury High Rise ### Luxury High Rise Apartments The full Class A+ list by district, with what we evaluate before recommending. $1,369–$45,000/mo Explore [Luxury High Rise Apartments →](/luxury-high-rise-apartments/) ![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/) ![Golden retriever by floor-to-ceiling windows in an Austin high rise apartment](/images/misc/golden-retriever-resting-by-floor-to-ceiling-windo.webp) Pet-Friendly ### Pet-Friendly High Rise Apartments Breed and weight rules, pet fees and dog amenities verified per building. $1,369–$45,000/mo Explore [Pet-Friendly High Rise Apartments →](/pet-friendly-high-rise-apartments/) Five Steps, One Contact ## How It Works in Five Steps 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/) ## Get a Quieter Downtown Shortlist $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 Seaholm Renters Call Us First - Floor-level pricing at Northshore, where rents run from under $2,000 to over $10,000 - Pre-leasing access at ATX Tower, where homes start on floor 22 - Commute mapping to Apple and other MoPac-corridor employers - Sun exposure guidance for west-facing units in Austin summers - Live concession tracking: up to 2.5 months free in the district - $0 cost to you. The community pays the referral fee **West Downtown & Seaholm** wraps around the 1950s Seaholm Power Plant, now offices, shops and a Trader Joe's, plus the 2nd Street District and Shoal Creek. Weekend congestion is lower than on Rainey, and MoPac is minutes away. Upper floors facing west catch Hill Country sunsets, along with the afternoon heat that comes with them. Austin averages about **29 days a year at 100°F or hotter**, so we compare glazing and shade options before you commit to a west-facing stack. The **Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge** and the lake's western shore are a short walk south, which keeps trail access easy without the bar-strip noise. 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 ## What living in West Downtown & Seaholm is like This is downtown for people who want the walkability without the weekend crowds. The **Seaholm Power Plant** was turned into offices, restaurants and a Trader Joe's, the **Austin Central Library** sits across the street, and the **Whole Foods flagship** is a few blocks north at Lamar. The **2nd Street District** has boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants that stay busy without turning loud. **Shoal Creek Trail** runs north from the lake along the west edge of downtown, and the **Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge** crosses Lady Bird Lake to South Austin and the trail loop. **Walk Score 94.** Renters who end up here usually toured Rainey first and wanted something quieter. Upper floors facing west catch sunsets over the Hill Country. This district also holds the tallest of the Austin high rise apartments [/ →](/) we cover, **The Residences at ATX Tower**, where homes start on floor 22. 2nd Street DistrictSeaholm DistrictMarket DistrictShoal CreekWest 6th StreetBowie Street **ZIP codes we cover:** 78701, 78703 ![Street life in West Downtown & Seaholm, Austin](/images/misc/pfluger-pedestrian-bridge-curving-over-lady-bird-l.webp) 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. Daily errands Whole Foods flagship, Austin Central Library and 2nd Street shops on foot. Landmarks nearby Seaholm Power Plant redevelopmentPfluger Pedestrian BridgeShoal Creek TrailAustin Central LibraryWhole Foods flagship Roads & transit MoPac (Loop 1)Cesar Chavez StreetLamar Boulevard MoPac is minutes west via Cesar Chavez or 5th and 6th Streets, and Lamar Boulevard runs north along the edge of the district. Local Expertise ## Block-by-Block Notes From the 2nd Street District Local Logistics ### Getting around from Seaholm **Driving:** This is the best downtown district for drives west and north. **MoPac (Loop 1)** is minutes away via Cesar Chavez or 5th and 6th Streets, which matters for commutes to the Apple campus in Northwest Austin. **On foot and bike:** The **Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge** and the **Shoal Creek Trail** both start at the edge of the district. The Butler Trail loop along Lady Bird Lake is a few minutes south. **Parking:** Every tower has structured parking with reserved spaces. Guest parking is easier here than on Rainey on weekend nights, but policies vary by building. **Tours:** Same-day tours when units are available. Northshore, The Bowie and Seven are close together; ATX Tower is on West 6th. Building Familiarity ### How the five Seaholm towers differ **The Residences at ATX Tower (2025, 58 floors)** is the tallest residential tower in our inventory, with homes starting on floor 22. It's in lease-up [/new-construction-high-rise-apartments/ →](/new-construction-high-rise-apartments/) and currently offers 2.5 months free. **Northshore (2016, renovated 2022, 38 floors)** has the widest price spread in the district: a renovated penthouse on 38 tops $10,000 while a standard 1BR on 8 starts under $2,000. **The Bowie (2015, 36 floors)** starts at $1,999 and runs 1 month free. **Seven (2015, 23 floors)** is a 1 and 2 bedroom building on West 7th. **Gables Park Tower (2014, 18 floors)** sits by the lake [/lake-view-apartments/ →](/lake-view-apartments/) near Sandra Muraida Way, with 1 and 2 bedroom layouts and quick trail access. Management here includes **RPM Living** (ATX Tower and The Bowie), **Greystar** (Northshore) and **Gables Residential** (Gables Park Tower). Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.2674,-97.7531 →](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.2674,-97.7531) Local Answers ## Seaholm District Apartment Questions Is Seaholm quieter than Rainey Street? + Yes. There's no bar strip under the towers, and weekend street congestion is lower. It's the usual pick for renters who want downtown without the nightlife noise. Which tower on the west side is the tallest? + The Residences at ATX Tower, with 58 floors. Residential units start on floor 22. What is the lowest starting rent on this side of downtown? + Northshore starts at $1,824 and The Bowie at $1,999. Northshore currently offers 2.5 months free, which lowers the net rent further. Is the 2nd Street District a good base for an Apple commute? + It's the best downtown option. MoPac is minutes away, and the drive north to the Northwest Austin campus avoids the I-35 corridor. Do west-facing units get hot in summer? + Yes. Austin averages about 29 days a year at 100°F or hotter, and west-facing stacks take the full afternoon sun. We note glazing, shades and exposure per unit so you can weigh the sunset view against the cooling bill. Does Shoal Creek flood? + It can. In the Memorial Day 2015 flood, Shoal Creek reached about 20.8 feet at the 12th Street gauge. We tell you which towers sit closest to the creek, such as Gables Park Tower near its mouth at the lake, and ask how each garage handles heavy rain. Can I walk to Lady Bird Lake from these towers? + Yes. The Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge and the Butler Trail are a few minutes south, and Shoal Creek Trail starts at the edge of the district. Which of the five towers have move-in specials? + ATX Tower and Northshore are at 2.5 months free, and The Bowie at 1 month. Seven and Gables Park Tower had no advertised concession at last check. What groceries and errands are walkable? + The Whole Foods flagship, Trader Joe's in the old power plant, the Austin Central Library and the 2nd Street shops are all on foot. How fast can I tour the five towers? + Same day when units are available. Northshore, The Bowie and Seven are close together, and ATX Tower is on West 6th. Adjacent Districts ## Compare nearby districts ![](/images/misc/congress-avenue-austin-looking-north-to-the-texas-.webp) [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) ### Congress Avenue & Republic Square [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) 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 [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) ![](/images/misc/barton-springs-road-austin-with-a-mid-height-resid.webp) [/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/ →](/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/) ### North Austin & Beyond Downtown [/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/ →](/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/) 3 towers 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 [/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/ →](/districts/north-austin-beyond-downtown/) All five districts [/districts/ →](/districts/) ![](/images/misc/night-view-of-the-downtown-austin-skyline-reflecte.webp) ## Start Your West Downtown Search 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