The Best East Austin Apartments in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

East Austin

Nearby Neighborhoods: Govalle, Oak Springs, Rosewood, Chestnut, Johnston Terrace, Hutson-Tillotson University, Holly, Central East Austin, Mlk, Texas State Cemetery, Blackland, East End, East Cesar Chavez, Cherrywood, Ed Bluestein, Mt Calvary Cemetery, Upper Boggy Creek, Mlk-183, Red River District, Waterloo Park, 6th Street District, Rmma, Town Lake, Convention Center District, UT

Pros

Low housing costs.
Numerous housing options.
Great restaurants and cultural attractions.

Cons

Some areas are in need of revitalization.
Possible traffic and railway noise.

Renting an apartment in East Austin? If so, you’ll soon have many opportunities for entertainment and recreation in this vibrant neighborhood located on the eastern border of Austin’s downtown area.

An East Austin apartment will put you very close to unique parts of the city, including the Warehouse and Sixth Street Entertainment Districts. These districts feature a variety of hip restaurants, bars, dance clubs and an abundance of live music. Another popular and trendy area near East Austin apartments is SoCo, where you’ll find art galleries, music venues, unique eateries and eclectic shops.

When you’re ready for some good, clean fun, there’s no shortage of recreation options near East Austin apartments. Go for a walk, run or bike ride along the ten miles of trails surrounding Town Lake in Austin’s nearby downtown district. From April to October, you can take a bat-watching, sunset cruise and enjoy a fantastic view of the famous Mexican free-tailed bats taking off at dusk. For a more active water ride, you can also go canoeing on Town Lake.

There are many parks in Austin and several within the East Austin neighborhood. Rosewood Park is home to 35 acres of park that includes green space, barbeque pits, basketball courts, softball fields, a swimming pool, a playground and much more. Also on the park grounds, you’ll find the Rosewood Recreation Center and the Doris Miller Auditorium, which is home to a gymnasium, an auditorium and other facilities for recreation, special events, performances and more.

After you move into your East Austin apartment, you might want to learn about the history of your new home. A popular, historical attraction is the 1886 Texas State Capitol on Congress Avenue. It comprises more square footage than any state capitol and is even 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol. Also on Congress Avenue, you’ll find the Bob Bullock State History Museum, which displays rare artifacts and exhibits that educate visitors on the history of Texas.

Get ready for big adventures in your new home in East Austin. Find the best apartments in the East Austin neighborhood of Austin today on ApartmentGuide.com.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Wink
Category: American (New), Seafood
1014 N Lamar Blvd Ste E
Austin, TX 78703
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Restaurant Jezebel
Category: French, American (New)
914C Congress Ave First floor
Austin, TX 78701
57 Reviews
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Chez Nous
Category: French
510 Neches St
Austin, TX 78701
216 Reviews
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Uchi Restaurant
Category: Sushi Bars, Japanese
801 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
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Eastside Cafe
Category: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian, American (Traditional)
2113 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

Schools & Demographics in East Austin

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Govalle Elementary School	K - 5	public
Oak Springs Elementary School	K - 5	public
Alternative Learning Center	K - 12	public
Austin Can Academy Cs	9 - 12	state department of education
Allan Elementary School	K - 5	public
Brooke Elementary School	K - 5	public
Ortega Elementary School	K - 5	public
University Of Texas Elementary Cs	K - 5	state department of education
Zavala Elementary School	K - 6	public
Blackshear Elementary School	K - 5	public

Govalle Elementary School

3601 Govalle Ave
Austin, TX 78702

Ms. Nancy Maniscalco
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	51
2nd	69
3rd	52
4th	44
5th	38
Total students	390

Full-time Teachers	38
Student/Teacher Ratio	10
Number of Classrooms	30

Oak Springs Elementary School

3601 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78702

Ms. Monica Woods
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	38
2nd	40
3rd	38
4th	38
5th	38
Total students	286

Full-time Teachers	27
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	20

Alternative Learning Center

901 Neal St
Austin, TX 78702

Mr. Hector Rodriguez
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	8
7th	19
8th	26
9th	86
10th	39
11th	15
12th	9
Total students	202

Full-time Teachers	25
Student/Teacher Ratio	8
Number of Classrooms	12

Austin Can Academy Cs

2406 Rosewood Ave
Austin, TX 78702

Mr. Joe Gonzales

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	78
10th	85
11th	67
12th	41
Total students	271

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	14

Allan Elementary School

4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702

Ms. Leticia Botello
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	66
2nd	55
3rd	54
4th	60
5th	50
Total students	431

Full-time Teachers	39
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	32

Brooke Elementary School

3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702

Ms. Olivia Del Valle
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	57
2nd	41
3rd	49
4th	44
5th	37
Total students	358

Full-time Teachers	38
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	22

Ortega Elementary School

1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721

Ms. Anna Pedroza
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	38
2nd	34
3rd	26
4th	35
5th	35
Total students	276

Full-time Teachers	25
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	25

University Of Texas Elementary Cs

2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Ms. Ramona Trevino

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	33
2nd	33
3rd	30
4th	33
Total students	178

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	6

Zavala Elementary School

310 Robert Martinez St
Austin, TX 78702

Ms. Rosa Pena
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	67
2nd	59
3rd	56
4th	61
5th	60
6th	44
Total students	488

Full-time Teachers	35
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	30

Blackshear Elementary School

1712 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702

Ms. Thelma Longoria
Austin Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	35
2nd	38
3rd	34
4th	34
5th	22
Total students	272

Full-time Teachers	49
Student/Teacher Ratio	6
Number of Classrooms	18

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Austin area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

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Located in Austin, this community has a population of 34,466

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