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Living in Austin
Packing your bags and heading to Austin for your studies? With its laid-back vibe, happening social scene, and near year-round sunshine, there are few better student cities out there. The hard part, however, can be finding somewhere to live.
That’s where Student.com comes in – we have an amazing range of student housing in Austin available to rent right now. And with our filter options, it’s easy to find apartments near your chosen college or university that also fit your budget.
Start browsing the student apartments in Austin listed above – or continue reading to learn more about student life in the city and the best neighborhoods to live off campus...
Travelling in Austin
Austin has a solid public transit system with the main operator, CapMetro, running regular bus and rail services. The provider also works closely with local colleges and universities to offer student discounts. Buses are the backbone of the city’s public transit system with services running across most routes every 15–30 minutes. The UT Shuttle is super convenient for UT Austin students, while there’s also limited-stop MetroRapid services and Night Owl buses running until 3am.
The MetroRail Red Line connects downtown Austin to the northern suburbs, with a convenient stop at MLK Jr. Boulevard near the east side of the UT Austin campus and another right outside ACC’s Highland Campus. With downtown Austin being fairly compact, many students choose to cycle. If you don’t own your own bike, you can easily jump on one of the CapMetro electric bikes dotted around the city and dock it after completing your trip.
What's happening in Austin?
Arts & culture
Austin's cultural scene blends Texas traditions with contemporary creativity. Blanton Museum of Art, based on the UT Austin campus and freely open to UT students, houses one of Texas’ premier art collections and is a great place to start on your artistic wanderings through the city.
The Contemporary Austin is another highlight and showcases modern works at the Jones Center downtown and the beautiful lakeside sculpture park of Laguna Gloria. Texas Music Museum and the Austin Music Hall of Fame, which chronicle the city’s famous music scene, are also worth checking out.
Food and drink
Austin's cultural scene blends Texas traditions with contemporary creativity. Blanton Museum of Art, based on the UT Austin campus and freely open to UT students, houses one of Texas’ premier art collections and is a great place to start on your artistic wanderings through the city.
The Contemporary Austin is another highlight and showcases modern works at the Jones Center downtown and the beautiful lakeside sculpture park of Laguna Gloria. Texas Music Museum and the Austin Music Hall of Fame, which chronicle the city’s famous music scene, are also worth checking out.
Entertainment and nightlife
Austin's cultural scene blends Texas traditions with contemporary creativity. Blanton Museum of Art, based on the UT Austin campus and freely open to UT students, houses one of Texas’ premier art collections and is a great place to start on your artistic wanderings through the city.
The Contemporary Austin is another highlight and showcases modern works at the Jones Center downtown and the beautiful lakeside sculpture park of Laguna Gloria. Texas Music Museum and the Austin Music Hall of Fame, which chronicle the city’s famous music scene, are also worth checking out.
Nightlife
Austin’s nightlife is always buzzing, with much of it converging on Sixth Street. Affectionally known as ‘Dirty Sixth’ by locals, this area represents the classic college scene with numerous bars, clubs, and live music venues concentrated in a compact space. The street is closed off to traffic on weekends which sees big crowds congregate, adding to the energy.
If you’re looking for something slightly more sophisticated, Rainey Street has lots of trendy bars converted from bungalows with spacious outdoor patios. East Austin is also worth checking out for its craft cocktail bars, while the Red River Cultural District is the place to go for live music.
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