The Clark
1301 W 5th St,
Austin, TX 78703
$1,712 - $8,417 | 1-3 Beds
West Austin
Austin, TX
West Austin - Austin, TX
Area Guide
For all things Austin, go west
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Things are happening in Austin’s west side. This large neighborhood starts along the Colorado River and extends to the University of Texas-Austin campus. It includes several smaller neighborhoods, including historic Old West Austin, Bryker Woods, Tarrytown, Westfield, and Clarksville. On the west side, you’ll find tree-lined streets, waterfront restaurants, lakes, and Lions Municipal Golf Course.
Established in 1853, West Austin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Deep Eddy Pool, located in Eilers Park, dates back to 1916. This park also offers a walking trail and a community garden. Other neighborhood landmarks include the Pease Mansion, Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Garden, and the Stone Windmill.
West Austin contains some of the city’s favorite restaurants, such as the Magnolia Café, Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, and Hula Hut. In addition to several parks, West Austin provides marinas, access to the Red Bud Isle dog park, and top-rated schools. Shops are located throughout the neighborhood, with West 35th Street and Guadalupe Avenue (often called the Drag) providing a diverse collection of boutiques and specialty stores.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in West Austin is $1,486 for a studio, $1,831 for one bedroom, $2,613 for two bedrooms, and $6,017 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Austin has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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492 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,486/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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679 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,831/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,079 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,613/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,972 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$6,017/month
Average Rent
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park
- Austin Nature and Science Center
- Zilker Nature Preserve
- Red Bud Isle
- Mayfield Park and Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2025.