Zoning Changes Coming for the UT Campus Area
It’s no big secret that, along with Austin’s booming downtown condo market, the popular university-area neighborhood of West Campus and North Campus have seen some major changes in recent years. As recently as 1999, there were essentially no big new properties on the market like those we have [...]
If you’re a UT student, UT parent, or anybody who’s looking for a place new UT Campus, odds are you’ve reached out to a real estate company to assist you in gathering information, finding the right place, and applying. West Campus Living is proud to be a trusted provider or apartment locating services in Austin - particularly West Campus, North Campus, and Hyde Park - and we’ve come a long way since our early days as a brand new Austin real estate company. In the past three years we’ve been named #1 UT Most Apartment Locators three times in a row, grown our team to nearly 40 agents, and now we’ve got another exciting piece of news to announce: West Campus Living has recently been named a Favorite Place on Google! Read on to learn more about the Favorite Places designation and about what West Campus Living can do for you!
Just northwest of UT Campus a brand new property has emerged in 2009 that hasn’t received as much attention as new West Campus projects such as the Vintage or 21 Rio, but should. It’s called the Buckingham Apartments, and as a quality, medium-sized new project with reasonable pricing, we think it’s a shame more UT students weren’t able to capitalize on the outstanding opportunity at the building this year. Set against the mature trees and quiet streets of West Avenue, the project offers a combination of amenities, location, conveniences, and style that’s unparalleled for the price in the neighborhood. And thanks to lots of word of mouth as well as some aggressive marketing by a small group of realtors has left the project fully booked for the Fall, and there’s a reason why - just read more to find out about the Buckingham Apartments in North Campus.
Market Updates
Welcome to March - the month of NCAA insanity, warmer weather, and of course Spring Break. We know your’e too busy doing something you’ll regret in Mexico to worry about real estate, so we do the hard work for you and provide monthly updates on what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s gone for West [...]
So it’s February. You’re back in classes, back in Austin, and generally back in action. And if you’re anything like many of the other UT students this semester, you still haven’t found your place for next August. When it comes to West Campus apartments, and UT apartments and condos in general, the early bird tends to get the worm (the best choice of properties), and to a certain extent many outstanding properties have already leased up this year. This includes properties such as the Villas Nueces and Villas San Gabriel (all leased up), the Texan West Campus, and others. However, there are still a large number of great UT apartments in West Campus, North Campus, and Hyde Park that are ripe for the taking, and West Campus Living has some outstanding deals ranging from studios and 1/1s all the way up to large 5 and 6 bedroom houses (you can search for properties here). Whether you’re looking for an apartment already or just thinking about getting the process started, we’ve got some advice for you: don’t wait! There is still lots of great inventory and the earlier you lease the better selection you get! Read more to learn about some of the great properties still available for August 2010 pre-lease in West Campus.
When it comes to apartments in Downtown Austin (you can search for properties here), most people think that they simply aren’t affordable. There are countless new projects, many of them high-profile, that offer one bedrooms for more than $2500 per month, or two bedrooms for more than $3500 per month. While this may be perfect for high rollers with no budget, most of us just can’t afford a downtown Austin apartment that expensive - we’re just looking for a quality apartment at an affordable price that puts us in the middle of the action. If you’ve been looking for a great one or two bedroom apartment downtown and have been finding outrageous prices at every turn, the Robertson Hill Apartments - located just east of IH-35 on San Marcos at 11th Street - may be just what you’ve been searching for. Recently built just a few years ago at the historic Robertson Hill site in east Austin, these apartments offer countless upscale amenities, an outstanding clubhouse and pool, and more. Read on to learn more about Robertson Hill apartments in downtown Austin and how to reserve your unit today!
There’s no shortage of large, corporate apartments in the West Campus area, many of which are overpriced, charge extra for features that could be included, charge per space for reserved parking, or do not include any bills in the rental price. But University Quarters, a small complex located on Hemphill just behind the Villas on Guadalupe, is not only a clean, affordable 1/1 located just a block from the north border of UT campus, but it’s got lots of great extras included in the price. If you’ve been looking for an affordable 1/1 near UT in West Campus for an August 2010 pre-lease, this is what you’ve been waiting for. And with excellent local management, an ideal location, and bonuses that aren’t included in almost any other West Campus apartment or West Campus condo, this is definitely the one. University Quarters offers modest sized (approximately 400 square feet) 1/1 units with parking included. Reserved parking is also included in the rental price for all units and is located just steps away from your front door. Further, trash and hi-speed wireless internet is included at not additional cost!
There’s no shortage of large, corporate apartments in the West Campus area, many of which are a bit overpriced and charge extra for reserved parking spaces. That’s why were so glad to find out about an older West Campus apartment that’s been a bit under-the-radar for the past few years but is definitely a student favorite: 1900 San Gabriel Apartments. They may be a built old, but the mature trees on the lot, huge units, reserved parking spaces, and attractive stucco exterior have aged extremely well, and these are definitely among the largest units for the price in all of West Campus. Located at the intersection of MLK and San Gabriel, these apartments are not only just blocks from UT Austin and all of the UT-area retail and restaurants, but just two blocks from Pease Park and the hike and bike trail as well. Looking for an outstanding value on a classic West Campus property? Need a property that’s fairly priced and includes parking that’s reserved for your unit? Tired of all the corporate inventory that’s essentially the same? Look no further than the outstanding apartments at 1900 San Gabriel - available now for pre-leasing for the 2010-2011 school year!
It’s often extremely difficult to find an affordable apartment within walking distance to UT campus that’s worth living in - much of the private inventory (duplexes, houses, etc.) is in very bad shape, and some of the larger apartment complexes that do have lower prices are downright scary. That’s why we are so impressed with Camino Real - a West Campus apartment complex with clean units, gated access, ample FREE parking, and an ideal location just a few blocks from campus near the ZBT house. A management company with a solid reputation, excellent pricing structure, and great location make this an excellent choice for 2010 pre-lease, and prices start at just $775 for a spacious 1/1. Interested in finding an affordable West Campus apartment for next year with lots of perks but aren’t interested in paying outrageous prices? Look no further than Camino Real - just call up your West Campus Living agent (after all, they’ve been voted #1 three times in a row) to schedule a property tour today!
According to the Austin American Statesman and the Real Estate Center at Texan A&M (boo Aggies!), after two years of steady decline in occupancy rate and pricing in the Austin apartment market, the end of the 2009 saw improvement and 2010 looks to be a strong recovery year for the Austin market. The uptick in prices and occupancy can be partially attributed to the generally strong and steadily-recovering local economy, the fact that Austin has had fewer layoffs than most other major cities, and the general desirability of relocating to Austin. The fact that fewer buyers were purchasing new homes also leads more people to choose apartment living as an alternative, and this probably won’t change much into 2010, although the most recent data suggests that Austin actually had a massive year-over-year increase in home sales in December as well (over 57% according to the Austin Board of Realtors). The major takeaway from all of this: despite the fact that over 4000 apartments were added to the Austin market from June-December alone, more units were actually leased in that period than were built, which is a perfect example of the resiliency and singular nature of the Austin market for rental property and and even better reason to invest in multifamily property in Austin, TX!
