The Watson
11901 Burnet Rd,
Austin, TX 78758
$1,677 - $4,580
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
North Austin Austin, TX
Discover the beauty of Austin’s north side
Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Hiking Trails
North Austin encompasses several smaller neighborhoods on the north side of downtown. These include Georgian Acres, North Lamar, Walnut Forest, Eubank Acres, Oak Ridge, and several others. North Austin extends from the intersection of I-35 and Highway 183 north to Scofield Ridge Parkway. Those choosing rentals in North Austin can use I-35 or the Mopac Expressway to quickly reach Downtown Austin, and bus service is readily available.
The crown jewel of North Austin is Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, a large park containing a swimming pool, a playground, numerous hiking and biking trails, picnic shelters, and a BMX Pump Track. North Austin is also home to Austin Community College: Northridge Campus and J.J. Pickle Research Campus, part of the University of Texas at Austin. No matter which part of North Austin you choose for your apartment, you’ll be close to top-rated shops and restaurants, including the Shops at Arbor Walk and the Domain.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in North Austin is $1,050 for a studio, $1,302 for one bedroom, $1,697 for two bedrooms, and $2,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Austin has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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436 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,050/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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692 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,302/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,029 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,697/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,317 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,138/month
Average Rent
Learn More About North Austin
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Austin - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
North Austin - Austin, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
North Austin - Austin, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in North Austin - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walnut Creek Park
- Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
- Balcones District Park
- Copperfield Nature Trail and Park
- The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium
Transit / Subway
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 June 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.