North University

Centrally Located Neighborhood Close to Everything
If you are looking for an area that is within great walking distance of restaurants and stores, North University is the place to live. It is only about a 10–15-minute walk to campus so you should have no problems when it comes to transportation for school or any other stops in the area. The town is also notorious for its wide selection of vintage clothing stores and convenience stores. The diverse area of North University showcases a handful of enjoyable paths to go for a run or walk through the neighborhoods. Students also recommend The Crown & Anchor Pub or Mockingbird Saloon for the nightlife aspect.
What North University Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.3
value
8.0
amenities
5.0
social
5.0
management
7.5
Median rents in North University
Studio
$
1,150
1 Bedroom
$
1,325
2 Bedroom
$
1,800

Living in
North University

Centrally located
Quiet
Safe
Walkable
Convenience
North University — 8.1/10 Rating (based on 29 neighborhood reviews)
Love being both walking distance to Hyde Park and a short bike/bus ride to campus.
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The Oasis at Speedway
I live in a home triplex in North Campus. It is a 15-20 minute walk to the law school. I love living is this area because it is away from all the undergraduates, and I feel like I'm living in a mature, residential neighborhood. It is scenic and quiet. But at the same time, I enjoy the benefits of being in walking distance of the law school and campus. I would recommend this area to anyone who is wanting to rent a property but is tired of apartment-style living. It is really nice to have a house, and I pay the same in rent as most of my peers in apartment complexes.
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9
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3112 Walling Dr
I jog around here in the evenings and feel safe. Love the coffee truck and taco shop across the street. Neighbors are nice and quiet, easy access to freeways, groceries, etc.
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31st Street Condominiums
Great walking space, neighbors are friendly. You see a lot of people out and about walking during the day and the scenery is pretty- many trees. Close by convenience store (Speedway market) is well-stocked, and local taco place Vaquero Taquero and a nearby coffee truck (2 minute walk from the apartment) are really convenient.
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8
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3202 Grooms St
It is very pleasant and unique. Very nice to walk around. Very quiet.
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Heritage Condos
Close to transit and decent bars/restaurants like Crown & Anchor, Posse East, and not too far from other places like Cherrywood Coffee House. Also very close to H-E-B and fast food options.
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The Marks
A relatively quiet neighborhood except on Saturdays, but it still doesn't get as noisy or obnoxious as West Campus. Close to just about anything you might need or want.
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The Marks
The building is at the end of a one-way street, so it's quiet, especially considering that it is close proximity to the school.
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University Quarters
Great restaurant, reasonably quiet at night, safe, good location, lots of bars and restaurants.
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Avalon Co-op
quiet, good for grad students who are mostly going to school, sometimes downtown.
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The Oasis at Speedway
Neighborhood is great, would love to live here for a while.
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Mauna Kai
Excellent neighborhood, cute houses, great parks
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Benchmark Condominiums
Lots of rich people live in houses around here mixed with some student housing.
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Cedar St Apartments
Quaint, quiet, historic,
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VIP Apartments
Green and walkable
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9
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3202 Grooms St
Maybe lacks some food options in the heart of it. Otherwise: it's safe. It's very residential. It's relatively flat. It's quiet. It has good areas to walk and relax, and it's not noisy in either social scenes or vehicle traffic. Love it.
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8
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The 34 @ Helms
My favorite neighborhood in Austin. Quiet, safe, central. Very walkable, quirky, very convenient. I walk to the local grocery coop (more expensive than big grocery store), coffee shops, local eateries.
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The Marks
I like the North University neighborhood a lot. It's centrally located, close to lots of food and grocery stores, and close to campus. However, I hear about car break-ins almost daily, and there is basically a resident peeping tom that the police seem incapable of doing anything about. All in all, North University is great for grad students who want to be close-ish to campus, but also not feel surrounded by undergrads.
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7
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Villa Arcos
Solid neighborhood. Probably one of the better places to live as a law student.
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Villa Arcos
Lots of restaurants and amenities around; close to campus
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3007 Fruth St
Close to campus and quiet. Feels quite safe, but is a bit dark at night.
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Sunchase Condominiums
Feels safe, lots of local businesses. I live within 100 feet of a convenience store, taco place, and coffee shop. Very expensive homes just one block away.
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The Marks
Really quiet and peaceful, safe neighborhood. Lots of dog walkers and students and single family homes.
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8
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The Oasis at Speedway
Excellent location with everything you need nearby and very walkable to law school
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9
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The Marks
The neighborhood is quiet but full of students. Feels safe!
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The 34 @ Helms
I've had packages stolen but generally, the area feels safe! About half students and half other residents. Plus some great walkable restaurants
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402 E 30th St Apartments
Close to campus, moderately quiet. Lots of petty theft (car break-ins and stolen bikes).
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Stone Hill Apartments
Hyde Park is great, safe, and close to campus.
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Hyde Park Oaks
Basically north campus.
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8
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Mauna Kai


Getting to Know
North University

Neighborhood Boundaries
dining
Milto’s
Sao Paulo’s Restaurant
grocery
CVS Pharmacy
fitness
Adams-Hemphill Park
coffee
Dirty Martin’s Place
bus
1/22/3 (bus)
21 (bus)
7 (bus)

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