# New High Rise Apartments Austin | 2024–2026 Towers > The Travis, 415 Colorado, ATX Tower and The Modern Austin: compare 2024–2026 high rises, live lease-up concessions and pre-leasing access with free locating. URL: https://austinhighriseapartments.com/new-construction-high-rise-apartments/ New Construction # Austin's Newest High Rise Towers and Their Lease-Up Deals Last updated: October 20, 2026 2024–2026 towers, pre-leasing access and the widest lease-up concessions. Free Austin high rise locating from a team that covers 23 towers and nothing else. 3–5 matched buildings with floor-level pricing and live concessions. $1,415–$45,000 per month · locating fee: $0 Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) See qualified buildings [#buildings →](#buildings) - Pre-leasing access to new inventory - Concession tracking through lease-up - Move-in readiness checks: amenities, punch list, freight elevator - Side-by-side with renovated alternatives (Ashton 2023, Northshore 2022) ![Newly completed glass residential tower in downtown Austin with a crane beside it](/images/misc/newly-completed-glass-residential-tower-in-downtow.webp) 6 qualified towers tracked for this search Licensed Texas Brokerage · TREC #562021 $0 Fee to Renters 2-Hour Response · 23 Towers Tracked ![Model unit in a new Austin tower with oak floors and a skyline view](/images/misc/model-unit-in-a-brand-new-austin-tower-with-natura.webp) ## Austin’s 2024–2026 towers at a glance Austin’s skyline added more residential towers between 2020 and 2025 than in the previous three decades combined, and the newest wave of Austin high rise apartments [/ →](/) is still leasing up. These are the new-construction high rises we track: | Tower | Address | Delivered | Floors | Rent range | Concession | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The Travis | 80 Red River St | 2026 | 50 | $2,735–$18,750 | 2 months free | | Paseo | 80 Rainey St | 2025 | 48 | $2,824–$45,000 | 2.5 months free | | 415 Colorado | 415 Colorado St | 2025 | 50 | $2,455–$22,510 | 2 months free | | The Residences at ATX Tower | 321 W 6th St | 2025 | 58 (homes from 22) | $2,347–$8,697 | 2.5 months free | | The Modern Austin Residences | 610 Davis St | 2025 | 56 | $2,850–$25,000 | None advertised | | Solaris House | 2800 Solaris St | 2024 | 13 | $1,415–$4,550 | 3 months free | We published a first look at three of them in Austin’s Newest Towers: The Travis, 415 Colorado, ATX Tower [/blog/austin-newest-towers-travis-415-colorado-atx-tower/ →](/blog/austin-newest-towers-travis-415-colorado-atx-tower/) . ## How lease-up deals work A new tower has to fill hundreds of units quickly, so it runs its widest concession window early. In Q2 2026, 6–10 weeks free was typical across Austin and up to 12 weeks at towers still in lease-up (Matthews Real Estate Investment Services). As occupancy climbs, the window tightens, sometimes fast. A building at 10 weeks in October may drop to 4 by January. Our fall–winter 2026 concession report [/blog/austin-high-rise-concessions-fall-winter-2026/ →](/blog/austin-high-rise-concessions-fall-winter-2026/) lists who is offering what right now. That makes timing the most valuable thing we track. We know which developer concessions are live, which ones expire at month end, and which towers are about to release a new block of floors. Pre-leasing gets the earliest access to new inventory and the strongest negotiating position. > **Read the concession rider** > > Upfront free rent (first months waived) and prorated free rent (spread across the lease) produce the same net effective rent but very different cash flow. The rider also defines what you repay if you break the lease early. ## What to expect as an early resident Moving into a first-generation unit is mostly upside: new finishes, smart-home packages, fiber-optic internet, EV charging stations and destination dispatch elevators. The trade-offs are real but manageable: - **Amenity phases.** Pools, sky lounges and gyms sometimes open after the first residents move in. Ask for the amenity delivery date in writing. - **Construction noise.** Final floors and neighboring sites can mean daytime noise for a few months. - **Early maintenance.** New buildings have a shakedown period. A thorough punch-list walkthrough at move-in protects your deposit. - **Freight elevator demand.** With hundreds of move-ins, reservations fill. Book early. Our new construction move-in guide [/guide/new-construction-move-in-guide/ →](/guide/new-construction-move-in-guide/) and moving into an unfinished tower [/guide/moving-into-unfinished-tower/ →](/guide/moving-into-unfinished-tower/) cover each of these. ## New tower or proven tower? New isn’t automatically better. Renovated towers like **Ashton Austin** (2009, renovated 2023, 2.5 months free) and **Northshore** (2016, renovated 2022, 2.5 months free) offer updated finishes, a management track record and often lower starting rents. We put a renovated alternative next to every new tower on your shortlist. See new construction vs. established high rise [/guide/new-construction-vs-established-high-rise/ →](/guide/new-construction-vs-established-high-rise/) . ## Is now a good time to lease new construction? The Q2 2026 numbers point to a renter-friendly window that may be closing. Metro vacancy fell to 12.29% from a 15.78% peak in Q3 2024. Net absorption hit 6,306 units in the quarter. The pipeline shrank to 14,610 units from 32,089 completions at the 2024 peak, and downtown rents rose 0.1% while the metro fell 3.88% (Matthews). Fewer new deliveries usually means narrower concession windows ahead. Our supply pipeline guide [/guide/austin-apartment-supply-pipeline/ →](/guide/austin-apartment-supply-pipeline/) explains what that means for your timing. Qualified Buildings ## Which Austin high rises fit this search? Towers delivered in 2024–2026. Most are still in lease-up, which is why concessions here are the widest in our inventory. ![The Travis, 50-story residential tower at 80 Red River St, Austin](/images/misc/the-travis-new-50-story-glass-residential-tower-at.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### The Travis 80 Red River St · Privately managed Floors: **50** Built: **2026** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,735–$18,750** Verified Lease Special 2 months free on qualifying leases The newest tower on the corridor and still in lease-up, so it runs one of the widest concession windows on Rainey. Upper-floor inventory often isn't listed on portals. Ask About The Travis [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Paseo, 48-story residential tower at 80 Rainey St, Austin](/images/misc/paseo-48-story-luxury-residential-tower-at-80-rain.webp) Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake [/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/ →](/districts/rainey-street-lady-bird-lake/) ### Paseo 80 Rainey St · Privately managed Floors: **48** Built: **2025** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,824–$45,000** Verified Lease Special 2.5 months free on qualifying leases Holds the highest rent ceiling in Austin at $45,000. A lake-facing 22nd-floor unit can run $8,000+; the same plan on 10 facing the bars runs about $4,500. Ask About Paseo [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![415 Colorado, 50-story residential tower at 415 Colorado St, Austin](/images/misc/415-colorado-new-50-story-luxury-apartment-tower-i.webp) Congress Avenue & Republic Square [/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/ →](/districts/congress-avenue-republic-square/) ### 415 Colorado 415 Colorado St · RPM Living Floors: **50** Built: **2025** Layouts: **0–3BR** Rent: **$2,455–$22,510** Verified Lease Special 2 months free on qualifying leases The district's new 50-floor tower, still leasing up. Upper-floor units often aren't listed online, and the top of the range reaches $22,510. Ask About 415 Colorado [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![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. Ask About The Residences at ATX Tower [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![The Modern Austin Residences, 56-story residential tower at 610 Davis St, Austin](/images/misc/the-modern-austin-residences-56-story-slender-glas.webp) East Downtown & Brazos [/districts/east-downtown-brazos/ →](/districts/east-downtown-brazos/) ### The Modern Austin Residences 610 Davis St · Privately managed Floors: **56** Built: **2025** Layouts: **1–5BR** Rent: **$2,850–$25,000** No advertised concession at last check. Ask us what's live. The only 5-bedroom high rise units we cover, up to $25,000 a month. A 56-floor tower with skyline and lake views from upper floors. Ask About The Modern Austin Residences [/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. Ask About Solaris House [/contact/ →](/contact/) Rents and concessions from our building profiles, Q4 2026. Concessions shift monthly. See all 23 buildings [/buildings/ →](/buildings/) . Before We Recommend a Tower ## What do we evaluate before a building makes your list? Portals publish photos and a starting price. These are the things we check in person and from our building profiles. ### Lease-up stage Is the tower pre-leasing before its certificate of occupancy, under a temporary certificate of occupancy, or 70% leased? Each stage changes the deal. ### Concession rider terms We read the concession rider: upfront vs. prorated free rent, clawbacks if you break the lease, and what renewal rent will look like. ### Amenity phase Which amenities are open, which open later, and whether the lease commits to a completion date. ### Construction still underway Final floors, amenity decks and neighboring sites can mean daytime noise. We note which stacks face it. ### Move-in readiness Freight elevator reservation rules, destination dispatch elevators, punch-list walkthrough and utility setup. ### First-generation unit quality We've toured the finished units, not just the model, and we flag early maintenance issues residents report. On Tour ## What we look at in person Step by Step ## How does new construction locating work? One contact from first message to move-in. Screening happens after matching, not before. 1. Step 01 ### Tell us your move window Pre-leasing works best 60+ days out; standard leasing 30–60 days. Both work with lease-up deals. 2. Step 02 ### Compare new towers side by side Net effective rent, amenity status and delivery timing for each, plus a renovated alternative for contrast. 3. Step 03 ### Tour the actual stack Model units can mislead. We tour or video the stack and floor you'd lease. 4. Step 04 ### Lock the lease-up deal Founder's rate or move-in incentive confirmed in the concession rider before you sign. 5. Step 05 ### Move in smoothly Freight elevator booked, punch list documented, utilities and fiber internet set up. **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 short list for new construction? It costs you $0 and there's no obligation to tour or apply. We reply within 2 business hours. Get My High Rise Matches [#match →](#match) Call (512) 555-0190 [tel:+15125550190 →](tel:+15125550190) Placement Stories ## Renter Scenarios We Handle Every Month 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 Honest Answers ## New Construction: Frequently Asked Questions What are Austin's newest high rise apartment towers? + The Travis (80 Red River St, 2026, 50 floors) is the newest. Four towers delivered in 2025: Paseo (80 Rainey St, 48 floors), 415 Colorado (50 floors), The Residences at ATX Tower (321 W 6th St, 58 floors with homes from floor 22) and The Modern Austin Residences (610 Davis St, 56 floors). Solaris House in North Austin delivered in 2024 with 13 floors. Together they span rents from $1,415 at Solaris House to $45,000 at Paseo, and most are still offering lease-up concessions of 2 to 3 months free. Why do new towers offer the biggest concessions? + During lease-up, a tower needs to fill hundreds of units fast, so it runs the widest concession windows, up to 12 weeks free in Q2 2026 (Matthews). As occupancy climbs, the offer tightens. A building at 10 weeks in October may drop to 4 by January. Pre-leasing towers like The Travis, 415 Colorado and ATX Tower tend to run the widest windows. Read lease-up concessions at new Austin towers [/guide/lease-up-concessions-new-towers/ →](/guide/lease-up-concessions-new-towers/) . What is pre-leasing? + Signing a lease before the tower or your floor is finished, often before the certificate of occupancy. It gets you first pick of units and usually the best concession. You'll want a clear delayed move-in clause and written terms for any deposit held before move-in. See pre-leasing an Austin high rise [/guide/pre-leasing-austin-high-rise/ →](/guide/pre-leasing-austin-high-rise/) . Is it risky to move into a tower that's still finishing amenities? + There are trade-offs: unfinished amenities, some construction noise and early maintenance issues. Lease-up concessions usually offset them, and good lease language protects you. We tell you exactly what's open and what isn't before you tour. How does Austin's construction pipeline affect renters? + 14,610 units were under construction metro-wide in Q2 2026, down from 32,089 completions at the 2024 peak (Matthews). Vacancy fell to 12.29% from a 15.78% peak. A shrinking pipeline means today's wide concession windows may narrow. Is a new tower better than an established one? + New towers give you the newest finishes and widest deals. Established and renovated towers, like Ashton Austin (renovated 2023) and Northshore (renovated 2022), give you a track record and often lower starting rents. We show both side by side. What's net effective rent? + The total rent over your lease minus free months, divided by the number of months. A $3,650 unit with 2.5 months free on a 14-month lease nets out near $2,998 a month. Will my rent jump at renewal? + Often. Concessions rarely renew, so plan for renewal near the gross rent. We flag towers with a history of large renewal increases. Do I need to reserve the freight elevator? + Yes. In new towers with many move-ins, freight elevator slots book up. We reserve yours when you sign. How far ahead can I lease a new tower? + Pre-leasing can reserve a unit 60+ days out. For move-in within 30–60 days, delivered towers in lease-up still offer strong deals. Read Before You Tour ## New Construction guides All guides [/guide/ →](/guide/) Explainer ### Moving Into a Tower Still Finishing Amenities: Risks and Protections Unfinished amenities, construction noise, early maintenance issues, and lease language that protects early residents. [Moving Into a Tower Still Finishing Amenities: Risks and Protections →](/guide/moving-into-unfinished-tower/) Explainer ### Pre-Leasing an Austin High Rise: How Lease-Up Works Lease-up phases, unit selection order, delayed move-in clauses, and deposits held before the certificate of occupancy. [Pre-Leasing an Austin High Rise: How Lease-Up Works →](/guide/pre-leasing-austin-high-rise/) Decision guide ### Is Now the Time to Lease New Construction? Reading Austin's Supply Pipeline Q2 2026: vacancy 12.29%, 6,306 units absorbed, the pipeline down from the 2024 peak, downtown rents +0.1% (Matthews). What it means for renters. [Is Now the Time to Lease New Construction? Reading Austin's Supply Pipeline →](/guide/austin-apartment-supply-pipeline/) Decision guide ### Lease-Up Concessions at New Austin Towers: Why the Widest Deals Come Early Up to 12 weeks free at lease-up, tightening as occupancy climbs, with The Travis, 415 Colorado and ATX Tower as examples. [Lease-Up Concessions at New Austin Towers: Why the Widest Deals Come Early →](/guide/lease-up-concessions-new-towers/) Decision guide ### New Construction Move-In Guide: What to Expect in 2025–2026 Freight elevator booking, punch-list walkthrough, utilities setup and delivery schedules for The Travis, 415 Colorado and ATX Tower. [New Construction Move-In Guide: What to Expect in 2025–2026 →](/guide/new-construction-move-in-guide/) Decision guide ### New Construction vs. Established High Rise in Austin Concessions and finishes vs. track record, renovated alternatives like Ashton (2023) and Northshore (2022), and management history. 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