We don’t send you endless listings — we match you with communities that truly fit your needs.
Led by Ross Quade and trusted by hundreds of renters with countless success stories.
We help renters who are:
✔ Relocating to Austin and need local guidance
✔ First-time renters who want the process simplified
✔ Luxury seekers and renters ready to upgrade
✔ Credit or rental challenges
✔ Urgent moves requiring fast approvals
✔ Deal hunters looking for the best pricing and concessions
✔ Renters who want 1-on-1 expert support
Our local advantage:
✔ Local market experts — not a national listing site
✔ Daily conversations with leasing offices
✔ Real knowledge of approval & screening criteria
✔ Live pricing, real availability & move-in specials
✔ Pre-qualification to reduce application denials
✔ 20+ years of combined real estate experience
✔ Focused on real results for Austin renters — not ad placements
Working with Your Austin Apartment Locator
Let’s dive into the details! Who are you, and what kind of living space are you envisioning? Whether you need a place ASAP, a cozy spot with a yard for your furry friend or a state-of-the-art gym with a resort style pool – we’ve got you covered. Tell us your preferences, and leave the rest to us. We’ll navigate the city to find your perfect place, ensuring every detail meets your expectations. Your dream home is just a conversation away – let’s make it happen!
No more frustrations with outdated information on websites leading to lost application fees, administrative fees and voice messages for leasing agents to call you back. Count on our industry expertise to guide you seamlessly to your perfect apartment. We meticulously research and curate a list that unveils the best locations, prices, square footage, and amenities in Austin, ensuring you find the ideal place hassle-free. Your dream home is just a call away!
Take the reins to select and review communities that align with your lifestyle. We take care of the logistics, scheduling and coordinating in-person or video tours to provide a deeper insight into each community. This personalized approach with your licensed agent helps you determine which community resonates with you, ensuring you feel great about your decision to sign a lease. Your ideal living space is just around the corner, and we’re here to make the journey seamless.
Discover the difference
- End the exhausting apartment search in Austin! Gain exclusive access to every apartment in the finest Austin neighborhoods. With over 120,000 apartment units in the pipeline, it’s crucial to rely on a trusted Austin apartment locator who can connect you with every available option – be it apartments, condos, townhomes, duplexes, or houses. Your search for the perfect home just got a whole lot easier. Trust us to have your key to every door in Austin!
- Support a local and Veteran! Working with a local apartment locator who is also a Veteran offers unique advantages that can enhance your search experience. Veterans bring a strong sense of discipline, commitment, and attention to detail, ensuring that your needs are prioritized throughout the process. Plus, you can trust that their integrity and dedication will guide you toward finding the perfect home in your community.
- We collaborate with apartments listed on any website, including the Austin MLS. If you come across a listing elsewhere, we can perform a comprehensive rent analysis. We verify the price, terms, and rental qualifications specific to that complex in that part of town, ensuring you have accurate and up-to-date information for a well-informed decision.
- Save both time and money! Skip the hassle of dealing directly with landlords, leasing agents, and real estate agents that demand in-person appointments. Instead, let’s kick off with a discovery call to refine your apartment search criteria for the perfect neighborhood that aligns with your lifestyle. We’ll handle the logistics – setting up showings or virtual tours – and simplify your application process. By focusing on your best choices based on desired neighborhood, budget, and amenities, we streamline your apartment search to make it efficient and tailored to your needs.
- Supporting our heroes! At the bottom of this page, you’ll find information about our commitment to giving back. We proudly donate and allocate a portion of our revenue to veteran organizations, contributing to the well-being and support of those who have served our country. Your partnership with us not only helps you find your perfect home but also makes a positive impact on the lives of veterans.
The real deal
- Absolutely no strings attached – It’s 100% FREE! Your monthly rent remains unchanged whether you decide to work with our Austin apartment finder service. We are directly compensated from the marketing budget of the apartment community you select, and this comes at zero cost to you. Enjoy the benefits of our service without any impact on your budget. It’s a win-win situation!
- Harnessing the power of technology, we bring you exclusive access to unique apartments and move-in specials that you may not find anywhere else. When you opt to work with an Austin apartment locator like us, you not only gain an edge in your apartment search but also save valuable time and money. Experience the efficiency and advantages of cutting-edge technology as we guide you to the perfect living space.
- Passion is makes it not feel like work. We genuinely love what we do, and if you share in that sentiment, we invite you to spread the word. If you enjoy working with us, consider referring your friends, family, or co-workers. Your recommendation is the greatest compliment, and we look forward to helping others just as we’ve had the pleasure of assisting you. Let’s make finding the perfect home a shared experience!
Is your rent to damn high?
2025 is here and now is the time you’ll want to take advantage of falling rental rates. Over the past year, rental base rates have dropped on average 4.9% in 2024 alone! As more than 120,000 apartments coming online these Austin communities will be competing for your business and offering some pretty awesome rental concessions – especially at A and B class properties. When you work with a professional apartment locator who takes the time to understand your budget and lifestyle needs are as unique as Austin, you’ll be able feel good about working with us to find your next apartment. Compare what you’re currently paying in monthly rent to what you could be paying instead. Reach out today at 512-320-4599!
Why use an apartment locator Austin?
Looking for an apartment in Austin can be a stressful, time-consuming and expensive process. You’re bound to have a ton of questions, and you’re looking for a local expert to answer them for you. Your Austin apartment locator will answer all of your questions about where to find the right apartment for your lifestyle and work with you, from start to finish. We act as your “personal concierge” for finding your next apartment while providing an honest opinion like a friend, and feedback like a trusted advisor. We’ll be with you from the day you start looking until you move in. We’ll help you research the neighborhood, access availability, ask for move-in specials, and answer any questions you may have about rental qualification requirements. Don’t get stuck with a rejection letter after spending your hard-earned dollars on your application and the admin fee charged by your property manager.
It’s all the little things that matter:
- We curate a list of apartments designed on your preferred location, size, budget and amenities. Have pets, we filter for that too!
- We verify availability within 60 days as prices and availability often change daily due to marketplace conditions.
- We check all pre-qualifications including credit, rental history, background and employer discounts + move-in specials to get you the best bang for your buck!
- We assist with other home, condo and duplex rentals if you’re looking for something other than apartment life.
- We save you countless hours of research and your valuable time.
- We save you gas money by researching and providing apartments that only match your criteria.
- We save you from painful headaches by providing helpful resources like referrals for moving, internet and insurance!
- Your local, relocation expert will treat you like a local!
Prioritizing your relocation experience
As a proud member of the local Austin Board of Realtors/Unlock MLS and a licensed Austin real estate agent specializing in rentals, you can trust that you’re working with a professional in the State of Texas. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with personalized service, answering your questions, and treating every client with the utmost focus and professionalism.
As such you will receive a curated list of apartments tailored to your desired neighborhoods that are close to the things important in your life; famliy, friends, work and of course great food! Tell us what you preferred amenities with examples such as gated access, state-of-the-art gym, rooftop pool, or even a dog park. We’ll scroll through the data to ensure you locate the best apartment in your price budget while also taking advantage of exclusive move-in specials throughout Austin and surrounding suburbs. Our expertise goes beyond just finding you a place – we do the legwork to prevent wasted application fees and administrative costs.
In addition to saving you both time and money, we understand the importance of your budget beyond what your monthly rent is. We discuss monthly utility expenses and offer partnership discounts with local movers for your upcoming move. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge, helping you make informed decisions that align with your lifestyle and budget.
Let us leverage our experience and knowledge to simplify your apartment search in Austin and surrounding areas, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Manor, Buda, Kyle, Bee Cave, and Lakeway.
Your Questions, Answered
People ask these questions often, so here are clear, direct answers.
Is your service really free?
Yes, our our apartment locating service is always 100% completely free for renters.
We are licensed Texas real estate agents, brokered by Spirit Real Estate. When you sign a lease at an apartment community we introduce you to, that property pays us a standard referral fee, so you never pay anything out of pocket.
There are no hidden fees, no memberships, and no consultation charges for apartment locating services. Our apartment research, matching and tour coordination are always free to you.
(Note: Privately owned rentals listed through MLS are handled separately and require a $250 Administrative Fee for private home rental guided tours.)
Can you help with bad credit, broken leases or evictions?
Yes, this is actually one of our main areas of focus.
Many of the renters we work with are not “perfect on paper.” Some have low credit scores, past evictions, broken leases, bankruptcies, or other real-life issues that affect applications.
While no company can promise approval, we do the legwork ahead of time. We research and talk with apartment communities in advance to find those that are more flexible with backgrounds like yours, before you spend money on application or admin fees.
Our goal is to give you honest, realistic options that improve your chances and help you avoid unnecessary denials.
Am I required to lease anything if I contact you?
No, there is absolutely no obligation.
You can use your custom apartment list as a simple guide, ask questions, compare communities, or even decide to stay where you are. There is never any pressure to submit an application or sign a lease.
If you choose to lease at one of the communities we recommend, you would list Ross Quade / Spirit Real Estate as your locator so the property can pay our referral fee and we can help advocate for you, but you are never locked in or required to move forward.
What happens after I submit the form?
Once you submit the form, Ross or a member of his team personally reviews your information. After that, our assistant, Grace, gives you a quick call to confirm what you need and when you plan to move. Based on that, we build a custom list of apartments that fit your situation, not a random selection from a generic database.
You set the pace for tours and next steps. We only move forward when you say you are ready, and there is never any pressure to apply or commit.
Why not just use Zillow or Apartments.com?
Most large apartment sites list every vacant unit, including those that would reject your application right away.
We work in a different way. Before we send you any listings, we pre-screen rental communities based on your exact credit profile, income, rental history, and current situation. You only see homes where you have a strong chance of getting approved, not dead ends or empty promises.
The payoff is simple: less wasted time, fewer application fees, and a lot less stress from start to finish.
Do you work for me or the apartments?
We always work for you, first and last.
Apartment communities pay our referral fee only after you sign a lease, but our commitment stays with you. We speak up for your interests, give clear and honest guidance, and suggest only the apartments that truly match your needs, not properties we are trying to push.
The Back Story – Short Version
As a Veteran and local Austin agent, Ross takes great pride in helping clients get the most out of their time and money.
You will receive a commitment to honesty and accessibility. Armed with local knowledge and a proven strategy, we ensure that you not only check all your boxes when searching for the right apartment but also enjoy a stress-free experience throughout the process. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re dedicated to making your apartment search a seamless and fulfilling journey.
Veteran Owned
To our veterans, a heartfelt thank you for your service. Just as we took an oath to serve and protect our country, we also hold our veteran brothers and sisters in high regard. When you choose to work with us and designate us as your Locator Referral on your lease, we will at your request, contribute $50 to one of five local charities of your choosing after you move-in. It’s our way of showing gratitude and making a positive impact in honor of your service.
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