Free Student Apartment Tours: http://www.shuttlebustours.com/
Check out this website about housing - follow the links to short term and long term options:
http://www.utexas.edu/international/isss/housing/
Visit the General Student Housing page for information about Apartments, Co-ops, and other on and off campus housing opportunities. The University's student newspaper has a good resource site for Longhorn Living.
A good place to look for an apartment, furniture, lots of things in Austin is Craig's List.
The University has ads posted at http://web.austin.utexas.edu/teamweb/cfdir/matching/housing_entries.cfm
The Austin American Statesman, the daily newspaper, has a lot of good ads for apartments and houses for rent, many ads have website, pictures and virtual tours.
Apartment Locator services
Apartment Finders (512)-322-9556 (800) 711-0498Austin City Realty (512) 477-2489
Properties One (512) 836-0727
Habitat Hunters (512) 482-8651
Property Management of Texas (512) 476-2673
AptRatings.com
Perfect Place (512) 791-7774
Re-max Affinity Group (512) 372-9595
Gary Smith - Austin Apartment Store - 828-4470, gary@austinapartmentstore.com
Thinking of buying a house or condo? Greg Howard, Centex Realty, email address greg@greghowardrealtor.com has information about condos and houses.
Popular central apartment locations
| Location | Approximate Rent (1/1 and 2/1) | Getting to UT | Bus service | Miscellaneous |
| North campus | $575/ $950 | 7- 10 minute Bus Bicycle routes Some locations w/in walking distance | Yes |
Near grocery store |
| West Campus |
$600/ $850 Condo 1/1 - $900 |
Co-operative housing too Walk 5-10 minutes Bicycle | Yes | Undergraduate Atmosphere |
| Far West | $600/ $850 | Condos and Townhomes Available too 15 - 20 minute drive |
Yes |
Near Grocery Store
More amenities Newer Buildings |
| Riverside |
$500/ $700 4/4 available Ð separate leases |
15 - 20 minute drive | Yes |
Undergraduate Atmosphere
Amenities |
Disclamer: We do not recommend any apartment selector service or real estate agent over any other service or agent. We are not responsible for the service provided by any of the companies listed above. The listings above are of services/agents who have been helpful in the past to our new graduate students. You can find other services/agents on the web that work in Austin.
Bus Service
Capital Area Metro City BusesUniversity Shuttle Service On Campus Buses
Parking on Campus
On-Campus Parking MapGeneral Parking Information
Voter Registration
Driver's License/License Plates for your car
There are three steps to getting your car registered with the State of Texas.
FIRST you have to get your car inspected at a state certified inspection station. Find one near you with http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/inspection/new_locator.asp.
SECOND you have to register your vehicle with the State of Texas. To do that take your vehicle inspection certificate, proof of insurance and your out of state registration to your county tax office.
Find your county tax office at http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/vehicle_titles_and_registration/county_tax_offices/default.html
They will have some forms to fill out and at least $130 in fees (depending upon your county).
FINALLY you need to apply for a Texas driver's license. To do this go to the nearer of two DPS locations, either: 1500 North Congress Avenue, or 4719 South Congress Avenue. Both are open every weekday from 8:00-5:00. The North Congress location is generally less busy than the south location. Take with you proof of social security number, valid out of state ID, and proof of Texas Vehicle registration. There will be more fees and forms as well as a fun vision test.