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 than one you’ll get from Google or Yelp.
But we do have our limitations. We haven’t lived at every apartment complex (because that would take hundreds of years). We’ve been to most apartments, but not all. We’d be lying if we said our guides were objective. They aren’t. Our tastes & opinions may vary from yours, but we hope that we can give you the best insight possible before choosing a place to live.
The goal with this guide, like all of our guides, is to give you a clearer window into what to expect when renting. This guide is the best of what we know about the apartment communities in the Domain, and what to expect when renting there.
Studio: $1100+
1 Bedroom: $1250+
2 Bedroom: $1800+
3 Bedroom: $2200+
Here’s a list of some of the luxury apartments found at the Domain, and our take on them.
The Standard is probably the best overall pick in the Domain for the price, quality, and location. I would tell anybody who is seriously considering living in the area to give this a shot.
The Kenzie is the second swankiest building in the Domain (behind The Flatiron). I love its location right across from Rock Rose. It’s going to be priced higher than others nearby, but for those with a higher budget in mind, this will easily be one of your top contenders.
Flatiron sets a new bar for quality in the Domain. It’s built, furnished, and priced like apartment homes in a Downtown Austin high-rise. If you work in North Austin and want the highest of luxury in the area, this place is rivaled only by the Kenzie, and even then barely comes close. You will pay Downtown type prices, but you will be very comfortable.
The Grand is a brand new building, so it will take time to see how things play out here. It’s positioned as a high-end building to be compared to the Standard, Kenzie, and Flatiron. I suspect it’s going to become one of the best options for the Domain.
The still very nice but not so expensive apartments, and our thoughts about them.
I want to like this building more than I do. The location is great, the building is modern, and the prices are usually very reasonable for the area, however, the management team seems to have consistent problems as reflected by their reviews. But I have had clients move here and have good experiences, so it’s always worth putting reviews into the greater context. I wouldn’t ignore this building, but I would probably go for something like the Standard if prices are similar.
Gallery Domain is a must-see building, if you’re considering this area. Almost everything about the building is high-quality. Its only flaw is its location (at least compared to places like the Standard and Residences)
Villages at Domain often fades into the background given the others nearby, and for good reason. Compared to the neighboring options, Villages is older, of poorer construction quality, and it seems, of much lower management quality. The Google reviews here are telling, and not in a good way. Unless they have some ridiculously low prices, I would avoid it.
Not really worth even delving into this one. Its only benefit is being cheap on the surface, but everything from the building quality to the management quality seems cheap. There are better options.
These are the apartments just outside of the Domain but are compelling enough to write about based on their location, price, and quality.
Addison is one of the best options in terms of price and quality for the Domain. While it’s not technically inside the Domain, it’s close enough to still be walkable. You can quickly walk to the train station, which is great for your commute if you’re working in Downtown or East Austin.
The Copeland blew me away, when I first toured there. The building is incredibly well designed and is on par with anything you’d find in East Austin or even Downtown. Its main downside is being outside the ring of the Domain, which severely limits immediate walkability. However, you’re still close enough to have quick access to the lifestyle and amenities of the Domain. Very much worth visiting.
I think it would be a mistake to avoid Windsor on Burnet when considering anything in the Domain. While it doesn’t have nearly the same proximity or walkability as others here, it’s quality and amenities – especially those stainless steel appliances – are high enough to warrant consideration.
The Ascent is close enough to the Domain to make itself worth considering. The Ascent is a bit of a dark-horse option. For the right price, it can serious competitor to anything inside the Domain proper. It interestingly also has some distinct nature vibes as part of the building which is odd given its location. It should be a part of your research if you want a modern option at a reasonable cost.
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