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What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment in Austin?

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620 is the number you’ll see quoted everywhere, but it’s a rough average that hides the real picture. A 600-649 credit score still accesses about 95% of Austin’s rental market. Drop to 570-599 and you’re looking at 50-55% of available inventory. Below 550, options narrow to 8-12% — but they exist. The number that matters … Continued
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How to Save Money on Air Conditioning on Your Austin Apartment

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The biggest savings happen before you sign the lease, not after. Choosing the right apartment — newer HVAC, double-pane windows, metered billing, north- or east-facing unit — saves $50–$150/month on cooling costs. Austin apartment electric bills range from $80/month in efficient newer builds to $250–$300/month in older units with worn-out A/C systems. Behavioral habits (thermostat … Continued
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Second Chance Apartments in Austin That Accept Evictions

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You’ve already been denied. Maybe twice, maybe four times — and every rejection cost you $50 to $100 in application fees you’ll never see again. Finding second chance apartments in Austin that accept evictions feels impossible when the answer keeps coming back no. Here’s what most apartment websites won’t tell you: the screening system declining … Continued
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The Best Neighborhoods in Austin for Young Professionals

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Ask ten apartment websites for the best neighborhoods in Austin for young professionals and you’ll get ten nearly identical lists. Domain. Downtown. East Austin. Mueller. The names are right. What’s missing is everything that actually matters: Can you afford it? Will you get approved? How bad is the commute when you’re not looking at Google … Continued
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When Is the Best Time to Move Into an Apartment in Austin? A Local Locator’s Guide

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You’re searching “best time to move into an apartment” and getting the same recycled advice everywhere. Summer’s expensive. Winter’s cheap. Move in January. Groundbreaking stuff, right? Here’s the problem: that advice was written for somewhere else. I track pricing, specials, and vacancy rates across Austin every single day—it’s literally what I do. And right now? … Continued
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South Congress Square Review: Best Value on SoCo in 2026

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Here’s the thing about South Congress Square: it’s one of the few properties on South Congress Avenue where the rent actually matches the location. I analyzed 49+ reviews across Google, ApartmentRatings, Apartments.com, VeryApt, and Yelp—and the pattern is clear. This is a value play in one of Austin’s most expensive corridors. But there’s a trade-off … Continued