Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Austin (Where Renters Actually Live in 2026)

Probably the most common request from my clients when moving to Austin is to live in a walkable neighborhood. Because of course, walking outside of your home to go to that local coffee shop or taco stand or dive bar is critical for having a quality life. But then the reality of Austin (and […]
Living in Central Austin: What Renters Love (and What They Don’t)

Central Austin encompasses a few regions North of Downtown. I’m arbitrarily smushing a few of these mini areas together and calling it Central Austin for general convenience. These areas will include Hyde Park, North Loop, ACC – Highland, and the Triangle. By the end of this post, you’ll be a F*n expert on all of […]
Downtown Austin Apartments: Best Buildings, Rent Prices & Where to Live in 2026

Welcome to The Taco Street Apartment Guide to Downtown Austin! Why should you trust our guides? We’ve toured hundreds of apartments, and helped tons of people find places to live.We’ve seen a lot, and our clients tell us a lot. This is a totally different perspective that you’ll get from Google or Yelp. But we […]
East Austin Apartments: Is This the Right Area for You in 2026

East Austin Apartments: Is This the Right Area for You in 2026 Why should you trust our guides? We’ve toured hundreds of apartments and we’ve helped tons of people find places to live. We’ve seen a lot, and our clients tell us a lot. We have a totally different perspective then what you’ll […]
South Austin Video Neighborhood & Apartment Guide
Ultimate Southwest Austin Apartment Guide

I remember my first reaction when visiting Southwest Austin. I was totally shocked, and I had no idea this side of Austin existed. Tucked into the rolling hills of the Austin countryside is an incredibly wide selection of high-end modern apartments. Many have been built in the last decade, and easily compete with the best […]
The East Austin Apartment & Neighborhood Video Guide
The Downtown Austin Neighborhood & Apartment Video Guide

Ben’s Story of Moving from Los Angeles to Austin Part 2

I moved to Austin from LA just over two years ago. It was a big decision Part 1 and one that I’d happily make again. I’ve fallen in love with Austin and while there are certainly things I miss about Los Angeles, I haven’t really looked back. That said, there is a learning curve when […]
Ben’s Story of Moving from Los Angeles to Austin Part 1

I spent my entire life in Los Angeles, but I decided a few years ago that it was time to move to Austin. But what led to this decision after 35 years in the city of angels? What was life like before leaving? How did I come to the decision and what experiences did I […]