The Clark
1301 W 5th St,
Austin, TX 78703
$1,649 - $8,197
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
West Austin Austin, TX
For all things Austin, go west
Historic
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Walkable
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Shops
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 2026, the average apartment rent in West Austin is $1,448 for a studio, $1,804 for one bedroom, $2,575 for two bedrooms, and $6,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Austin has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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502 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,448/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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689 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,804/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,094 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,575/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,191 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$6,223/month
Average Rent
Learn More About West Austin
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Austin - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
West Austin - Austin, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
West Austin - 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
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Austin - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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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
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.