Apartments in Austin are in high demand due to several factors like location of the city, the ideal neighborhoods, the growing economy, the presence of the University of Texas and other educational institutions, and the existence of several major technology companies like Dell and Motorola.

Apartments in Austin come in many sizes, ranging from efficiency types to three or four bedroom ones. There are several apartment communities in and around Austin that house multiple apartments. These communities contain apartments that have all amenities like courtyards, balconies/patios, swimming pools, beautiful landscapes, laundry rooms, window coverings, and clubhouses. Most of the modern apartment communities also have high tech facilities like high-speed Internet connectivity, fitness centers, limited access gates with high security features, and business centers. The rents of these apartments range from $500 for a single bedroom apartment to $2500 for a three-bedroom apartment, depending upon the facilities and amenities provided and the location of the apartment.

The renting/leasing conditions of the apartments also vary slightly depending on the apartment community. Most apartments require a security deposit that may be anything from $99 to $300. Lease period may range from 6 months to one or even two years/26 months. Some apartments are also available on short-term leases of up to 3 months but they are slightly more expensive.

The Texas legislature defines several rights and duties for renters as well as for the residents. For instance, owners should refund the security deposit to the tenant who fulfills lease conditions within 30 days after move-out. If the owner fails to do so, the tenant can sue the owner for three times the lease amount. Other important considerations given by the Austin Apartment Association include the provision of smoke detectors for every apartment, a lock on every door, and a latch on every window. The lease conditions and appropriate forms are also provided by the Austin Apartments Association and the Texas Apartments Association. Application for rent or lease involves a credit, income, and a criminal background check. Nobody can be denied access into an apartment on the basis of religion, race, or sex.

The general issues to be considered while taking an Austin apartment for rent are the kind of neighborhood (the crime rate, school system, and amenities in the area); housing priorities (acceptance of pets, extra parking place, floor of the apartment); other amenities within the apartment complex (like laundry, recreation, and health facilities); condition of the property (condition of the building, condition of the grounds and the landscape, etc); security aspects, utilities, and leasing terms and conditions.

There are many professional, and non-profit associations in Austin that provide information about apartments for rent. Besides these associations, there are also locators, also known as real estate agents, who help clients in hunting for a good apartment. The Internet is also a great source for finding Austin apartments for rent. There are several websites of locators, which offer very comprehensive information about Austin apartments for rent.