The Clark
1301 W 5th St,
Austin, TX 78703
$1,690 - $8,111
Studio - 3 Beds
West End
Austin, TX
West End - Austin, TX Area Guide
Down by the river, you’ll find West End
Walkable
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Riverfront
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Boating
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Fishing
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Trails
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Parks
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Urban
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The area extending from Sixth Street south to the Colorado River between Mo Pac Expressway and Lamar Road, Austin’s West End contains green space along the river and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. This small neighborhood combines the urban atmosphere of Downtown Austin with the lakefront lifestyle. Residents can spend the afternoon on the water from the Austin Boat Launch or enjoy the scenic views from North Shore Overlook.
With Downtown Austin only a few walkable blocks away, West End residents can quickly reach work, Austin City Hall, the Texas Capitol, or the variety of museums and theaters in Downtown Austin like Museum of the Weird, Mexic-Arte Museum, and the Paramount Theatre. After hours, walk to the Elephant Room or Handlebar for Austin-style nightlife. West End contains a collection of bars and restaurants along 5th Street, including Donn’s Depot, Mean Eyed Cat, and Bar Peached.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West End is $1,709 for a studio, $2,231 for one bedroom, $2,899 for two bedrooms, and $5,245 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West End has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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634 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,709/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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783 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,231/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,238 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,899/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,037 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,245/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West End - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Austin Nature and Science Center
- Zilker Nature Preserve
- Zilker Botanical Garden
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
- Shoal Creek Greenbelt Park
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 February 2026.