Central East Austin

Nearby Texas Capitol

Central East Austin is one of the fastest-growing areas in town and a welcoming home for people of all ages. Young couples, professionals, families, older couples, and students alike flock to the fun-filled and funky community. There are more than 250 artist studios in the neighborhood and it is close to the pink-granite and marble-built Texas State Capitol, built in 1888, and home to the state’s seat of government. Being near the University of Texas, Central East Austin is a great neighborhood with plenty of public transportation - perfect for commuters, students, and folks on the go.

Head down East Sixth Street and you’ll enjoy bars, food trucks, and wall murals. For a quiet time, Central East Austin is located near parks and museums to visit. Museums include Museum of the Weird, Mexic-Arte Museum, Bullock Texas State History Museum, French Legation Museum, and Neill-Cochran House Museum. Parks loved by locals include Waterloo Neighborhood Park, Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park, and the Downs-Mabson baseball fields.

There are also hopping places to eat and socialize in Central East Austin, including Bennu Coffee, Franklin Barbecue, and Easy Tiger, plus blues and jazz clubs. Central East Austin is a perfect spot to live - close to the capital, close to the university, and jam-packed with energy.

What Central East Austin Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

7.0

value

6.5

amenities

7.0

social

7.0

management

7.6

Median rents in Central East Austin

Studio

1,530

1 Bedroom

1,980

2 Bedroom

2,570

Living in
Central East Austin

Central Location

Nightlife

Vibrant

Great Food Selection

Diverse Culture

Close to Campus

Parks and Museums

Texas State Capitol

Central East Austin — 8.2/10 Rating (based on 9 neighborhood reviews)

Central East Austin is a cheaper place to stay than downtown Austin or west side but it is close to everything as for instance to east 6th street for night life and to UT campus for work and study. It is a quiet neighborhood except during traffic. Several mini grocery shops exist and by a 5 min drive you can get to a supermarket.

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Anonymous

/10

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AMLI Eastside

East Austin is the best area of Austin. I am walking distance to bars, restaurants, coffee shops. There is a new target/Whole Foods complex a couple blocks away. It is easy to navigate and park compared to other areas of town.

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Reviewed by

Texas Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Eleven

Pet friendly, easily accessible to school by driving or biking. Too far to walk (maybe 30 minutes), but a quick bike ride or drive.

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Texas Law Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

Eleven

Lots of food trucks, cool bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Only downside is having to take 2 buses to campus.

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Reviewed by

McCombs MBA Student

/10

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AMLI Eastside

Excellent location, close to everything!

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Reviewed by

Rodrigo, McCombs School of Business Student

/10

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AMLI Eastside

Central east Austin is a good neighborhood since it is close to UT campus and to Downtown Austin so one can easily get to work in the morning and enjoy nightlife at night. Grocery stores are easy access with the location close to i35.
Usually calm except when there is traffic.

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Central East Austin Resident

/10

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AMLI Eastside

Great bar scene and close to downtown. Can become sketchy quickly when you get off the main 6th street drag or close to I-35, but I expect this will get better as the area develops.

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UT Austin McCombs Student

/10

Neighborhood Rating

AMLI Eastside

Pros: 10 mins to campus/downtown, bars/restaurants nearby, 15 mins to airport

Cons: safety can be sketchy, gentrification

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McCombs MBA Student

/10

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