Inside this guide
- Example Austin shortlist: 5 buildings checked Oct 13, 2026
- How a free apartment locator works in Austin
- Who are apartment locators?
- Why use a locator in Austin?
- How to choose an apartment locator
- What should I compare between these apartments?
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Austin apartment? It’s free.
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Quick answer: A free Austin apartment locator works in five steps: a call about your budget, areas, move-in date and must-haves; a researched shortlist of buildings with current prices; tours in person or by video; an application where you list the locator as your referral; and move-in, when the property, not you, pays the locator.
Example Austin shortlist: 5 buildings checked Oct 13, 2026
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Saltillo | 1100 E 5th St (78702) | East Austin by Plaza Saltillo station | 1-beds from $1,588; up to 6 weeks free on 13+ month leases (checked Oct 13, 2026) | East Austin 1-bedrooms |
| SkyHouse Austin | 51 Rainey St (78701) | Rainey Street high-rise | 1-beds from $1,926 total monthly (checked Oct 13, 2026) | SkyHouse review |
| Gallery at Domain | 11119 Alterra Pkwy (78758) | North Austin; no breed restrictions or weight limits | $350 pet fee per household, $25 pet rent per pet (checked Oct 13, 2026) | – |
| Tisdale at Lakeline Station | 13621 Lyndhurst St (78717) | Northwest Austin by Lakeline Station | Up to 4 months free (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Tisdale review |
| Windsor Oak Hill | 6701 Rialto Blvd (78735) | Southwest Austin; 13,000 sq ft dog park | Studios from $1,302, 1-beds from $1,517 (checked Oct 13, 2026) | – |
This is the kind of shortlist a locator builds after the intro call: buildings matched to your budget, areas and pets, with the current special and price taken from each property’s own site. Rents change daily, so confirm current pricing and specials with each leasing office before you apply. Prices not shown on a property’s site are left as “ask”; we don’t guess.
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How a free apartment locator works in Austin
- Intro call: your budget, areas, move-in date, pets and must-haves.
- Research: a shortlist of matching buildings with current prices, specials and square footage, checked on each property’s own site.
- Tours: in person or by video. Check the specific unit, not just the model.
- Application: you apply directly to the building and list Taco Street Locating as your referral.
- Move-in: the property pays the referral fee. You pay the locator nothing.
Who are apartment locators?
Apartment locators are licensed real estate agents who specialize in rentals. In Texas, check any locator’s license on the TREC license holder search. I’m Alexander Concepcion, licensed Texas real estate agent #676818.
Why use a locator in Austin?
Austin buildings reprice daily and specials change week to week, so listing sites go stale fast. A locator checks current prices and specials, narrows down areas and schedules tours efficiently. Comparing locators? See Best apartment locators in Austin (2026).
How to choose an apartment locator
- Check the license. Ask for the agent’s name and Texas license number and look it up on the TREC license holder search.
- Confirm it’s free. Renters shouldn’t pay a locating fee.
- Ask who you’ll work with. Some firms hand you to a large team; I stay your single point of contact through the lease.
- Ask how prices are checked. Listing sites go stale; quotes should come from the property’s own pricing.
- Read recent Google reviews, not only the ones quoted on a locator’s website.
What should I compare between these apartments?
- Base rent versus the total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied (weeks free spread over the lease or taken up front) and the minimum lease term it needs.
- Parking: garage, covered or surface, and any added cost.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Your commute at the times you actually drive it.
Frequently asked questions
Is an Austin apartment locator really free?
Yes, for renters. The apartment community pays the locator a referral fee after you sign a lease and list the locator on your application.
Do I have to list the locator on my application?
Yes. Listing the locator as your referral on the application is how the property knows to credit the referral.
Does using a locator raise my rent?
No. Rent and fees come from the property’s own pricing. Compare the quote you receive with the property’s website to confirm.
Can a locator help if I’m moving to Austin from out of state?
Yes. Tours can happen by video, and the shortlist lets you compare buildings before you arrive.
Who will I work with at Taco Street Locating?
Yes. Taco Street Locating is free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it doesn’t change your rent or your specials. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact for your Austin search.
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Want help finding your Austin apartment? It’s free.
Taco Street Locating is a free apartment locating service. We’ve helped 800+ renters find a home, and we have 200+ 5-star Google reviews. I’m personally involved in every apartment search: I’ll learn what you need, build your shortlist, and tour with you. Prefer to talk it through? I’m available for phone calls and meet ups. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact. Free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it doesn’t change your lease or your specials.
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