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
7.8
value
6.5
amenities
7.0
social
7.0
management
8.0
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 — 8.3/10 Rating (based on 12 neighborhood reviews)
Central East Austin is a great spot to live as a student. It's close to e 6th without being loud, and very close to anywhere you want to be downtown. Most law students live in buildings north of the law school - so if you live here, you may end up going over to that area a lot.
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Neighborhood Rating
Eleven
Neighborhood is close to school and close to bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. The area has been gentrifying over the past couple of years and can be rough around the edges at times, but I haven't experienced any issues in the neighborhood myself. I feel very safe inside the building and around it.
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Eleven
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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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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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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1179 Oakgrove Avenue
Wonderful neighborhood! Highly recommend living here during law school.
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AMLI Eastside
Walking distance to all major points of downtown austin while being far enough away that you don’t get all the foot traffic
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Neighborhood Rating
Eleven
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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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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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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8
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Eleven
Lots of food trucks, cool bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Only downside is having to take 2 buses to campus.
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AMLI Eastside
Excellent location, close to everything!
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AMLI Eastside


Getting to Know
Central East Austin

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Interregional Hwy to Boggy Creek Greenbelt
North to South Boundaries: E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to E 7th St
dining
100 Pizzitas
Franklin Barbecue
Micklethwait Craft Meats
Three Little Pigs
Tony’s Jamaican Food
convenience
CVS Pharmacy
Texaco
fitness
Eastside Yoga
Practice Yoga Austin
parks
Rosewood Park and Pool
Texas State Cemetery
coffee
Sister Coffee
bus
320 (bus)
6 (bus)

Best Apartments
in Central East Austin

AMLI Eastside
1 Bed $1,747
2 Beds $2,527

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Sentral East Austin
1 Bed $2,136
2 Beds $3,063

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Este Lofts

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Sabine on 5th

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2102 E 13th St
3 Beds $4,175

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The Waller
Studio $1,702
1 Bed $2,354
2 Beds $3,890

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