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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Every building below was checked on its own website on Oct 13, 2026.
Downtown Austin apartments: quick answer
Quick answer: Downtown Austin apartments cluster in five areas: Rainey Street, the Seaholm and 2nd Street District, the Congress Avenue core, the Red River corridor and the Market District. On their own sites, one-bedroom total monthly prices start around $1,926 at SkyHouse and run past $3,690 at 415 Colorado. Current offers include up to 8 weeks free at 415 Colorado (checked Oct 13, 2026).
10 downtown Austin buildings compared (checked Oct 13, 2026)
| Building | Address (Austin) | Area | What its site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMLI Downtown | 201 Lavaca St | 2nd Street / Warehouse District | 1BR and 2BR; courtyard pool, rooftop grill station, garage parking | 1BR from $2,474.50 total monthly ($2,472 base); no special listed (checked Oct 13, 2026) | AMLI Downtown review |
| AMLI on 2nd | 421 W 3rd St | 2nd Street District | 1BR and 2BR; also the leasing office for AMLI Downtown | 1BR from $2,751.49 total monthly ($2,689 base) (checked Oct 13, 2026) | AMLI on 2nd review |
| Gables Park Tower | 111 Sandra Muraida Way | Seaholm District | High-rise with large windows, private balconies and a rooftop pool | 1BR from $2,618.75 and 2BR from $4,267.75 total monthly (checked Oct 13, 2026) | – |
| Northshore | 110 San Antonio St | Seaholm / 2nd Street | Floor-to-ceiling windows; 8th-floor pool deck with cabanas and fire pit | Ask for current pricing | – |
| AMLI 300 | 300 N Lamar Blvd | Market District (by Whole Foods flagship) | Studio to 2BR | From $1,994.50 total monthly ($1,992 base) (checked Oct 13, 2026) | AMLI 300 review |
| 415 Colorado | 415 Colorado St | Downtown core, near Congress Ave | 328 homes, all with floor-to-ceiling windows | 1BR from $3,690; up to 8 weeks free with a private tour, terms apply (checked Oct 13, 2026) | 415 Colorado review |
| The Quincy | 91 Red River St | Red River / Rainey edge | Studios to penthouses; floor-to-ceiling windows; rooftop terrace with fire pit | Ask for current pricing | The Quincy review |
| SkyHouse Austin | 51 Rainey St | Rainey Street | Studio to 3BR; floor-to-ceiling windows; rooftop fitness center | Studios from $2,046 total monthly; 1BR from $1,926 total monthly (checked Oct 13, 2026) | SkyHouse review |
| Windsor on the Lake | 43 Rainey St | Rainey Street | 31-story tower; floor-to-ceiling windows in select homes | 1BR from $2,193 total monthly (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Windsor on the Lake review |
| The Catherine | 214 Barton Springs Rd | Just south of the river at South Congress | LEED-certified high-rise; up to 2 pets, no weight limit | one month free on select floor plans (checked Oct 13, 2026) | – |
Prices are the lowest market-rate price each building’s own website showed on Oct 13, 2026. “Total monthly” includes base rent plus required monthly fees, as each site defines it. Where a site doesn’t post prices, we say “ask”; we don’t guess. Rents change daily, so confirm with the leasing office before you apply.
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Downtown Austin areas
Rainey Street
High-rises on a short street between Cesar Chavez and Lady Bird Lake, with bars in converted bungalows and quick access to the hike-and-bike trail. SkyHouse Austin and Windsor on the Lake are here, and The Quincy sits at its north end on Red River.
Seaholm and the 2nd Street District
The west side of downtown around the old Seaholm power plant, the Central Library and 2nd Street’s shops and restaurants. AMLI Downtown, AMLI on 2nd, Gables Park Tower and Northshore are here.
Congress Avenue
The office core between the Capitol and the river, with 415 Colorado two blocks west. Across the Congress Avenue Bridge, The Catherine sits at the start of South Congress on Barton Springs Road.
Red River
The east edge of downtown along Red River Street, known for live-music venues and close to Waterloo Park and Rainey Street. The Quincy is at 91 Red River St.
Market District
The area around West 6th Street and Lamar Boulevard, anchored by the Whole Foods flagship and close to Shoal Creek. AMLI 300 is at 300 N Lamar Blvd.
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What to compare between downtown buildings
- Base rent versus total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied and the lease term it requires.
- Garage parking cost; downtown buildings usually charge for it.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Which direction the unit faces, and its floor.
Frequently asked questions
How much are apartments in downtown Austin?
On their own sites, one-bedroom total monthly prices start around $1,926 at SkyHouse, $2,193 at Windsor on the Lake, $2,474.50 at AMLI Downtown and $2,618.75 at Gables Park Tower, and AMLI 300 starts at $1,994.50 for a studio (checked Oct 13, 2026).
Which downtown Austin apartments have move-in specials?
415 Colorado advertises up to 8 weeks free with a private tour, and The Catherine, just south of the river, advertises one month free on select floor plans (checked Oct 13, 2026). Terms apply.
Which downtown Austin apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows?
415 Colorado, The Quincy, SkyHouse Austin and Northshore list floor-to-ceiling windows on their sites, and Windsor on the Lake lists them in select homes.
What are the main downtown Austin areas for renters?
Rainey Street by Lady Bird Lake, the Seaholm and 2nd Street District, the Congress Avenue core, the Red River corridor, and the Market District around West 6th and Lamar.
Is it free to use an apartment locator for downtown Austin?
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