Neighborhood guide · 78702
East Austin
East Austin is the part of town I keep coming back to. You are close to the water and close to downtown, and the streets around Holly are full of bars, restaurants and more coffee shops than I can count. It feels eclectic in the best way, and the neighbors I have met here have been great. Many of the houses come with a backyard, and some still sit on a bit of land, which is hard to find this close in.
Getting around
South Congress is about a 45 to 60 minute walk if you like a long stroll, and Zilker is an easy scooter ride, which makes ACL weekend simple. Downtown and Lady Bird Lake are close enough that you will find yourself by the water more often than you expect.
Housing
You will see older bungalows, newer modern builds and small multi-unit homes on the same block. Lot sizes vary a lot, so if a yard or some land matters to you, tell me early and I will watch for it.
My coffee spots
Flat Track, Proud Mary, Paperboy, Klerje, Cosmic Saltillo and Radio Rosewood.
Happy hours I love
Suerte, Licha's Cantina, Il Brutto, Hillside Farmacy, Seven Spirits, Whisler's, Casa Bianca and Bufalina.
Cocktails
Techo Mezcal & Agave Bar, Nickel City, Whisler's, Kitty Cohen's, Lolo for natural wine, The Cavalier, Il Brutto, Parley and Bar Mischief.
Dive bars
Yellow Jacket Social Club, Four Five Six and Nickel City.
Where I eat
Bufalina, Suerte, Il Brutto, Ramen Tatsu-ya, The Cavalier, Central Machine Works, De Nada Cantina, Lil' Easy and the Mexican place at Cosmic Saltillo.
Apartments in East Austin
Range $1,375 - $3,316 · Listing
Special: 50% off rent for 0.5 month(s) on a 12 mo lease Look & Lease: additional 2 weeks if you apply within 48 hours of touring... · as of September 27, 2026
Range $1,049 - $1,566 · Listing
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Range $815 - $1,360 · Listing
Special: 100% off rent for 2 month(s) on a 12 mo lease Other Concessions: 8 weeks free · as of September 27, 2026
Range $905 - $1,400 · Listing
Special: Labor Day 2026 reduced rates: Studios from $900/mo, 1BR from $1,090/mo, 2BR/1BA from $1,250/mo, 2BR/2BA from $1,300/mo; · as of September 27, 2026
Range $1,175 - $1,995 · Listing
Special: 8 weeks free when signing a 12+ month lease, with furnished unit options available. · as of September 27, 2026
Range $1,144 - $1,880 · Listing
Special: Newly Reduced Rents on select apartments starting at 14+ month lease terms (limited time) · as of September 27, 2026
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