Signature 1909
1909 Rio Grande St,
Austin, TX 78705
$1,150 - $2,025
1-5 Beds
Judge's Hill
Austin, TX
Judge's Hill - Austin, TX Area Guide
Austin’s only downtown residential neighborhood
Walkable
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Urban
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University
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Parks
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Accessible
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The first and arguably the most unique neighborhood in Austin, Judge’s Hill is the city’s last downtown district that is strictly residential. The historic neighborhood was established in 1851 and several of the homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From the original land grant to a superior court judge in 1835 to the most prominent residents of the 1850s, several judges have played a role in Judge’s Hill history.
With its attractive homes atop manicured lawns and tree-lined streets, Judge’s Hill is an oasis in the city. It borders Pease District Park, a terrific urban park with picnic areas, ball courts, and hiking trails (and an annual party to celebrate Eeyore). Austin Community College is on the south end of the neighborhood, and the Texas Capitol is about five blocks from the eastern edge of Judge’s Hill.
As an urban neighborhood, Judge’s Hill is convenient to all of Austin’s sites, including the University of Texas at Austin, the Financial District, the Museum District, the Medical District, and the Drag. And while Judge’s Hill doesn’t contain any shops or restaurants, you won’t have to walk (or drive) far to reach them. Just outside the neighborhood, you’ll discover local favorites like CoCo’s Café, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, and Austin and & Cattle Company.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Judge's Hill is $1,323 for one bedroom, $1,655 for two bedrooms, and $2,216 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Judge's Hill has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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687 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,323/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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864 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,655/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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985 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,216/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Judge's Hill - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Judge's Hill - Austin, TX, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Judge's Hill - Austin, TX provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Judge's Hill - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park
- Texas Memorial Museum
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
- Austin Nature and Science Center
- Zilker Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.