Austin o my what have I done.

[Denver303TJC]

Originally Posted by bookishspider

We are looking for a 1 bedroom. They said she would be staying at the South Austin location. Just trying to find a safe location. Preferably an apartment that at least has w/d hookups and somewhat newer/clean.

I think Slaughter Ln would be a good bet, but I'm unsure how many sub-$1k per month rents you'll find both near Slaughter Ln as well as in Austin. You can probably find rent around Lamar and Rundberg/Rutland for under $1k, but it won't be a very nice complex, I surmise. But, since you mentioned S Austin, I'd aim for the Slaughter Lane area, with a budget around $1,000 per month. I think then you'd find a nice complex and location. That is true though that traffic is terrible if commuting from Slaughter Ln to N Lamar during rush hour (and various other times).

[ashbeeigh]

Originally Posted by unihills

I really enjoy living in 78723 but the 183 construction is a negative impact on a lot of commutes until it is complete in 2019 I think.

I end up taking surface roads to get around...a lot of driving on Manor and Loyola for me.

[bookishspider]

O sorry im totally unfamiliar with austin.....i see its a little bit north of 183...south of east rundberg lane..i dont know if that helps...would that be considered clear creek estates area?

[hornraider]

Originally Posted by bookishspider

O sorry im totally unfamiliar with austin.....i see its a little bit north of 183...south of east rundberg lane..i dont know if that helps...would that be considered clear creek estates area?

That's definetely north Austin. I would recommend southeast Austin (Oltorf/Wickersham). It was an easy drive down Airport Blvd when I used to live over there. Lots of cheap aptartments too.

[earthisle]

Originally Posted by 10scoachrick

You gotta get this "north" thing narrowed down. As mentioned, south Austinites consider anything north of the river as "north"...same for Lamar. Just over the river is North Lamar; but it runs over 10 miles north past Parmer Lane. HUGE difference in travel times, etc, depending on which 'end' of N. Lamar or somewhere in between. Closest major intersection is a good way to describe the location.

No, anything North of the river is not North. Who the heck told you that?

[clarksvillemom]

coachrick is correct, at least for old Austinites. that's the way I've always considered north and south too. Realize the city has changed/is changing. I remember a dainty, wealthy, elderly woman in Tarrytown who would never, ever "go south" - meaning never go south of the river!

[hound 109]

Originally Posted by bookishspider

We are looking for a 1 bedroom. They said she would be staying at the South Austin location. Just trying to find a safe location. Preferably an apartment that at least has w/d hookups and somewhat newer/clean.

Give nearby Cross Streets of this "South Austin" work location. Without this information, we're all just spit balling.


& if by "South Austin" you mean the Southpark Meadows or Circle C area....& then you end of working in "North Austin" at Dell or "NW Austin" near Parmer & 620....then I think I would just punt and look for a new girlfriend.

[TexasHorseLady]

Originally Posted by clarksvillemom

coachrick is correct, at least for old Austinites. that's the way I've always considered north and south too. Realize the city has changed/is changing. I remember a dainty, wealthy, elderly woman in Tarrytown who would never, ever "go south" - meaning never go south of the river!

That's what I was told when I arrived here in 1969 and what it's been ever since then. North is north of the river, south is south of the river (there even used to be a tug of war across the river to highlight that fact!). There is central, which is immediately north of the river (downtown/UT), but that is still considered north.

[eqshadimar]

I hardly ever get North of 71 so in my mind North Austin is anything above that I don't have any other suggestions to add to what people have already said.

[rmacarthur]

If your job is a 9 to 5 type thing you'll have problems with traffic almost no matter where you live. If you can work non-standard hours you'll be better off. If you can't, just leaving home early and going to a gym near your place of employ before work can be a good option. I know people who live as far east as Lockhart and as far west as Spicewood and who commute daily into Austin.