# High Rise Apartments Austin | Free Locating, 24 Towers
> Looking for high rise apartments in Austin? Get 3 to 5 matched luxury towers with prices by floor and live specials, at $0 to renters, after we check current availability.
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Free Luxury Locating · 24 Towers
# Austin High Rise Apartments, Free Luxury Locating
Free Austin high rise locating from a team that covers 24 towers and nothing else. We send 3 to 5 matched buildings with prices by floor and live specials.
Austin High Rise Apartments is a free apartment locating service for Austin, TX, run by Spirit Real Estate Group (TREC License #562021). We cover 24 luxury high rises across Rainey Street, Congress Avenue, Seaholm and East Downtown, and nothing else. Tell us your budget, bedrooms, move date and district, and we'll send 3 to 5 matched towers with live concessions after we check current availability.
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- TREC licensed brokerage, #562021
- $0 cost to renters
- One of us answers your texts
- Same day tours when the building allows
Overlooking Lady Bird Lake & Downtown Austin. 24 residential high rises tracked.
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One of us will text you back, and your first matches follow after we check current availability.
Licensed Texas Brokerage · TREC #562021
$0 Fee to Renters
Most texts answered in minutes · 24 Towers Tracked
Why Searching Alone Gets Expensive
## Renting a luxury tower shouldn't take 30 browser tabs
### Portals hide the floor
A listing shows a starting price. The same floorplan can cost far more on floor 22 with a lake view than on floor 10. Portals rarely say which.
### Specials with fine print
A headline of 8 weeks free can cover one floor plan or one lease length. We read the fine print on each special before you tour.
### Concessions that expire
An offer of 10 weeks free in October can drop to 4 by January. That gap can add up to thousands over a 12 month lease.
Verified Downtown Inventory
## Downtown Austin towers renters ask about most
Three of the 24 Class A+ towers we track, with today's lowest rent and today's special. They are Paseo on Rainey Street, The Residences at ATX Tower on West 6th and 415 Colorado near Republic Square. Every building is 10+ residential stories.
Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake
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### Paseo
80 Rainey St · LV Collective
Floors: **48**
Built: **2025**
Layouts: **Studio to 3BR**
Lowest rent and special today: [on its page](/buildings/paseo/)
See available homes at Paseo
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West Downtown & Seaholm
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### The Residences at ATX Tower
321 W 6th St · RPM Living
Floors: **58 (homes from 22)**
Built: **2025**
Layouts: **Studio to 3BR**
Lowest rent and special today: [on its page](/buildings/the-residences-at-atx-tower/)
The tallest residential tower we cover. Homes start on floor 22, so even the lowest units sit above most of downtown.
See available homes at The Residences at ATX Tower
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Congress Avenue & Republic Square
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### 415 Colorado
415 Colorado St · RPM Living
Floors: **47**
Built: **2025**
Layouts: **Studio to 3BR**
Lowest rent and special today: [on its page](/buildings/415-colorado/)
The district's new 47 story tower, still leasing up.
See available homes at 415 Colorado
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Browse all 24 Austin high rise communities and live concessions
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Why a High Rise Specialist
## Your decision comes down to block, floor and window direction
Austin's downtown added a wave of residential towers between 2020 and 2025. Most of that growth landed in a walkable pocket between Congress Avenue and Rainey Street. Lady Bird Lake sits to the south and the Texas State Capitol to the north.
Most free apartment locating services in Austin cover every property type in the metro, from suburban garden complexes to mid rises in Mueller. We cover 24 high rise buildings and nothing else. That focus is the whole point. A locator covering 500 communities can't tell you what a lake view costs at Paseo, and we can. The same floorplan runs far more on the 22nd floor facing the lake than on the 10th floor facing the Rainey Street bars. We track the price of every available home, floor by floor, in every tower.
We work as a high rise apartment finder with a working profile on each building. The profile covers which management company answers maintenance requests the same day and which garage charges $250 for a reserved space. It covers which concession expires at month end, and which buildings accept a deposit alternative.
### Pricing by floor
Rents shift by floor, exposure and view. At Northshore a 1BR on 8 and a penthouse on 38 sit at opposite ends of the price range. We compare like for like.
### Live concessions
6 to 10 weeks free is typical, and up to 12 at towers still leasing up (our October 2026 price checks). Offers shift monthly, so we recheck before you tour.
### Management track record
Greystar, Hanover, RPM Living, Kairoi, Gables and private managers. We track who answers the same day and who takes a week.
### Every home priced
We pull each tower’s available homes daily, so you see the price by floor and lease length, not one starting price.
Five Steps, One Contact
## How free apartment locating works
You tell us what matters once. We do the building research, the calls to leasing offices and the follow up.
1. Step 01
### Share your preferences
Move date, bedrooms, budget, district, plus the things portals ignore: view direction, the quieter side, parking and pets.
2. Step 02
### Get 3 to 5 matched buildings
A short list with pricing by floor, live specials, net effective rent and the honest tradeoff for each tower.
3. Step 03
### Tour in person or by video
We set up same day tours when the building allows and can video tour the exact unit if you're out of state.
4. Step 04
### Terms in writing
We work to get the special, the fees and your move in date into the lease before you sign.
5. Step 05
### Move in
Lease review, help getting the special in writing, the freight elevator request and move in coordination.
**How we are compensated:** Our locating service is free to renters. When you lease at a participating community and list us as your locator, the community pays Spirit Real Estate Group a referral fee. Your rent and lease terms are the same as if you walked in yourself. We ask the building to waive the admin fee too. Once you’re approved, we reimburse the application fee for each applicant on the lease when you list us as your locator.
How locators get paid
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What You're Looking For
## 13 ways to search high rise apartments in Austin
Lake views, penthouses, furnished corporate units for relocators, towers that take pets and new towers still leasing up. We cover 1BRs under $2,000 too, and deposit alternatives like Jetty, Obligo, TheGuarantors and Rhino. Each page lists the buildings, current rents and what we check before recommending a tower.
Luxury High Rise
### Luxury High Rise Apartments
24 Class A+ luxury high rise towers in Austin, compared by district, rent by floor, management and live specials.
Live rents See them
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Lake View
### Lake View & Lady Bird Lake Apartments
Lake facing stacks, floor premiums and trail access across nine Austin high rises on Lady Bird Lake.
Live rents See them
[Lake View & Lady Bird Lake Apartments →](/lake-view-apartments/)
Rainey Street
### Rainey Street High Rise Apartments
All six Rainey Street high rise towers compared by rent, live concession, floor and noise exposure.
Live rents See them
[Rainey Street High Rise Apartments →](/rainey-street-high-rise-apartments/)
Corporate Housing
### Furnished & Corporate Housing
Furnished corporate housing in Austin high rises, with one contact for tech and corporate relocators who need a signed lease in 2 to 3 weeks.
Live rents See them
[Furnished & Corporate Housing →](/furnished-corporate-housing/)
Penthouse & Ultra Luxury
### Penthouse & Ultra Luxury Apartments ($10,000+)
Penthouses for rent in Austin at $10,000 a month and up, including top floor and unlisted residences.
Live rents See them
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New Construction
### New Construction High Rise Apartments (2024 to 2026)
Six new high rise towers in Austin delivered 2024 to 2026, compared by rent, lease up specials and preleasing access.
Live rents See them
[New Construction High Rise Apartments (2024 to 2026) →](/new-construction-high-rise-apartments/)
Best Views
### Best View Apartments: Skyline & Capitol
Stacks facing the skyline and the Capitol in 8 Austin towers, with floor premiums and a check on whether each view will last.
Live rents See them
[Best View Apartments: Skyline & Capitol →](/best-view-apartments/)
Large Floorplans
### Large Floorplan High Rise Apartments
Large floor plan apartments in Austin: high rise layouts past 3,000 sq ft with reserved parking, storage and security.
Live rents See them
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Pet Friendly
### Pet Friendly High Rise Apartments
Breed and weight rules, pet rent and fees, and dog amenities checked for each Austin high rise before you apply.
Live rents See them
[Pet Friendly High Rise Apartments →](/pet-friendly-high-rise-apartments/)
Rooftop Amenities
### Rooftop Pool & Sky Lounge Apartments
Rooftop pools, sky lounges, gyms and guest rules compared across Austin high rises we've toured in person.
Live rents See them
[Rooftop Pool & Sky Lounge Apartments →](/rooftop-pool-apartments/)
Affordable High Rise
### Affordable High Rise Apartments (Under $2,000)
Austin high rises with starting rents under $2,000, plus the concessions that bring net rent lower.
Live rents See them
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Deposit Alternatives
### Deposit Alternative Apartments (Jetty, Obligo, TheGuarantors, Rhino)
Which Austin high rises accept Jetty, Obligo, TheGuarantors or Rhino, building by building.
Live rents See them
[Deposit Alternative Apartments (Jetty, Obligo, TheGuarantors, Rhino) →](/deposit-alternative-apartments/)
## Stuck on which tower fits your budget?
Tell us where you work and how you get there: a walk to an office near the Convention Center, or a drive to The Domain. We'll narrow 24 towers to the 3 to 5 that make sense, at no cost to you.
Sort Towers by My Commute
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Call (737) 306-2174
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Real homes, October 26, 2026
## What Your Shortlist Looks Like
Two real homes that were open on our October 26, 2026 price check, with the tradeoffs we'd walk you through. Rents and specials move every day, so each building page has today's.
Sample shortlist: moving for work, downtown or Rainey Street
1 bedroom · budget $3,000 to $3,500 a month · moving within 30 days.
Option A
### Paseo · Home 4109, floor 41
1 bedroom (plan The Congress) · 641 sq ft · faces north to the downtown skyline
Rent and special today: [on the Paseo page](/buildings/paseo/)
**Why we'd show it**The north side looks up Rainey Street to the skyline. It stays off the east side, which takes the street's late night bar noise.
**The tradeoff**Fixed fees add $262.45 a month (Google Fiber internet, the amenity fee, boiler, pest control and trash). An unreserved garage space is $150 more.
Option B
### The Residences at ATX Tower · Home 5301, floor 53
1 bedroom (plan A05) · 708 sq ft · faces west over Republic Square Park
Rent and special today: [on the ATX Tower page](/buildings/the-residences-at-atx-tower/)
**Why we'd show it**Homes start on floor 22, so every one clears the street. This one looks west over Republic Square Park, the same side as the pool deck.
**The tradeoff**West windows take the summer afternoon sun. Fixed fees add $214.15 a month (cable and internet, the amenity fee, trash and pest control).
On that check, both towers offered free weeks on only some homes, so we ask which homes qualify before you tour. See
how net effective rent works
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Five Districts
## Which downtown Austin district fits your commute and budget?
Walkability, noise, parking and commute vary block to block. Rainey Street is lively and right on the lake, a short walk to the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail. Congress Avenue and Republic Square sit on the downtown spine with Capitol views. Seaholm and the Second Street District are calmer, near Shoal Creek and the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. East Downtown along Brazos, Red River and East 11th has the biggest layouts. The Bowen, The Catherine on Barton Springs Road and Solaris House are the high rises outside the core.
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Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake
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High Walk Score
The residential strip on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake.
**Noise profile:** Lively at street level on weekends. Upper floors facing the lake are the quieter side.**Parking:** Reserved garage spaces commonly run $175 to $250 a month. Guest parking is limited.**Transit:** Direct access to Cesar Chavez Street and the I-35 corridor. **Towers:** 6
See Rainey Street
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Congress Avenue & Republic Square
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High Walk Score
Downtown's civic and commercial spine, from the Capitol to the river.
**Noise profile:** Office traffic by day, and a quieter evening than Rainey or Red River.**Views:** Capitol, skyline and river views, some protected by Capitol View Corridors.**Transit:** Strongest transit access downtown, near the MetroRail Downtown Station. **Towers:** 4
See Congress Avenue
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West Downtown & Seaholm
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High Walk Score
A calmer residential pocket by the 2nd Street District, Shoal Creek and the lake.
**Noise profile:** Fewer weekend crowds on the street.**Views:** Sunset and Hill Country views to the west from upper floors.**Commute:** Quickest downtown access to MoPac and South Austin. **Towers:** 5
See Seaholm
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East Downtown & Brazos
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High Walk Score
Brazos Street, Red River music venues and the East 11th arts corridor.
**Noise profile:** Loud evenings near the Red River music venues.**Layouts:** Past 3,000 sq ft (Hanover Brazos Street lists 3,309 sq ft open in October 2026).**Transit:** Fastest outbound route to AUS airport via Hwy 71. **Towers:** 5
See East Downtown
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North Austin & Beyond Downtown
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3 towers
Three towers outside the core: one on the lake's south shore, two up north.
**South:** The Catherine on Barton Springs Road, near Zilker and the lake's south shore.**North:** The Bowen and Solaris House, closer to northern tech campuses.**Rents:** each tower's page shows its lowest rent today. **Towers:** 3
See Beyond Downtown
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Each tower card shows today's lowest rent and special.
Placement Stories
## Renter Scenarios We Handle Every Month
Three common situations and how a building specialist changes the outcome.
> “I had 10 days to sign before starting in Austin. They sent four buildings that fit my commute, steered me off a unit over a loading dock, and I signed at Paseo with the special written into my lease.”
Marcus S.
Tech relocator · Rainey Street
Names and details changed for privacy
> “After 24 years in Westlake we wanted space and a reserved spot. They found a 3 bedroom at Hanover Brazos with tandem parking that we never saw online.”
Elena & David H.
East Downtown
Names and details changed for privacy
> “They knew which building would accept my company's relocation guarantee before I applied. That saved me two application fees.”
Jordan L.
Corporate relocator · Seaholm
Names and details changed for privacy
Austin Market Snapshot · Q3 2026
## What Austin high rise renters are seeing right now
Downtown is absorbing faster than the suburbs, downtown rents are holding as the metro slides, and concession windows are wide. That mix favors renters who know which building is offering what.
Metro vacancy
11.8%
Down from a 15.78% peak in Q3 2024
Downtown rent growth, Q2
+0.1%
Metro overall: -3.88%
Downtown high rise 1BR
$1,800 to $3,500+
Class A metro asking rent: $1,741/mo
Typical concession
6 to 10 wks
Up to 12 weeks free at towers still leasing up
Units absorbed in Q3 2026
6,925
Net absorption across the metro
Under construction, Q3
3.9%
of metro inventory; downtown 8.4% of its submarket in Q2
Source: Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, Q3 2026, with downtown rent growth and the downtown pipeline from Q2 2026. The downtown 1BR range and the typical concession come from our daily price checks (October 2026). Metro population about 2.62 million (Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos metro area, U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 2025). Updated quarterly.
Free Tools
## Run your numbers before you tour
### Austin High Rise Budget Calculator
See the rent you can comfortably afford at 30% of gross income, the deposit to expect, and your monthly total with everything in.
Use calculator →
[Austin High Rise Budget Calculator →](/tools/high-rise-budget-calculator/)
Free Guides
## Start here if you're new to Austin
All guides
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Explainer
### Complete Guide to Austin High Rise Living
What counts as a high rise, the five districts, rent and concession ranges, and the tradeoffs against suburban living.
[Complete Guide to Austin High Rise Living →](/guide/austin-high-rise-living-guide/)
Explainer
### How a Free Austin Apartment Locator Gets Paid, and What It Costs You
Communities pay the referral fee, renters pay $0, and your rent is identical with or without a locator. The TREC disclosure, explained.
[How a Free Austin Apartment Locator Gets Paid, and What It Costs You →](/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/)
Decision guide
### Apartment Locator vs. Searching Portals and Leasing Offices Yourself
3 to 5 matched towers vs. a portal dump of 50 results: unlisted upper floors, concession tracking and fewer wasted application fees.
[Apartment Locator vs. Searching Portals and Leasing Offices Yourself →](/guide/apartment-locator-vs-portals/)
Decision guide
### How to Compare Austin High Rises: Floor, Exposure, Management, Concessions
The checklist we use: pricing by floor, view direction, management responsiveness, concession expiry and the fees each building charges.
[How to Compare Austin High Rises: Floor, Exposure, Management, Concessions →](/guide/how-to-compare-austin-high-rises/)
Decision guide
### Understanding Austin High Rise Lease Terms & Fees
Application, admin, amenity and valet trash fees, concession riders and clawbacks, renewals and submetered utilities, explained before you sign.
[Understanding Austin High Rise Lease Terms & Fees →](/guide/austin-high-rise-lease-terms-fees/)
Honest Answers
## Austin apartment locator questions, answered
Straight answers on cost, process, timing and coverage.
Is your apartment locating service really free? +
Yes. Renters pay $0. When you lease at a participating community and list us as your locator, the community pays Spirit Real Estate Group a referral fee. Your rent and lease terms are the same as if you walked in yourself. We ask the building to waive the admin fee too. Once you’re approved, we reimburse the application fee for each applicant on the lease when you list us as your locator.
How does the process work? +
You share your move date, bedrooms, budget and district preference. We send 3 to 5 matched buildings with prices by floor and live specials. Then we schedule tours, help you apply where you fit and coordinate move in. One contact handles every step.
What happens after I reach out? +
When you text us, one of us answers. Matches arrive after we check current availability, and same day tours happen when the building allows.
Why use a locator instead of Zillow or Apartments.com? +
Portals show 50 results and say nothing about any of them. We've toured all 24 towers and track prices by floor, view direction, management responsiveness and concessions that change monthly. We see homes on upper floors that often never hit the portals.
Which buildings and areas do you cover? +
24 luxury high rises in five districts: Rainey Street & Lady Bird Lake, Congress Avenue & Republic Square, West Downtown & Seaholm and East Downtown & Brazos. A few towers sit beyond downtown, such as The Bowen and Solaris House, plus Berkshire RiverView in East Riverside. High rise means 10 or more stories. Every tower we cover has 11 or more floors.
How much free rent are Austin high rises offering? +
6 to 10 weeks free is typical, and up to 12 weeks at new towers still leasing up (our October 2026 price checks). Offers shift monthly. A building at 10 weeks in October may drop to 4 by January, so we recheck what's live before you tour.
Can I skip the security deposit? +
Often, yes. Some Austin towers accept at least one deposit alternative: Jetty, Obligo, TheGuarantors or Rhino. We track which programs each building takes.
Can I sign a lease before I move to Austin? +
Yes. We run video tours of the actual unit, verify floor and view, handle remote applications and confirm concessions in writing. We do this often for renters relocating on a 2 to 3 week deadline.
What do Austin penthouses rent for? +
Penthouse rents start around $10,000 a month and climb with floor, size and view. Paseo (80 Rainey St) and The Modern Austin Residences hold some of the largest. Each tower's page shows today's rents, and units on upper floors at new towers are often unlisted.
How far ahead should I start looking? +
Start 30 to 60 days before your move date. Relocators on a 2 to 3 week deadline can often still sign in time, and towers still preleasing can be reserved 60+ days out.
See every question we get
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Reach the Team
## Talk to a high rise specialist today
**Austin High Rise Apartments**
Spirit Real Estate Group, TREC License #562021
(737) 306-2174
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info@austinhighriseapartments.com
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We serve the Austin metro remotely and tour with you in person in downtown Austin. Weekdays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. One of us will text you back.
## Ready to Find Your Austin High Rise?
Tell us your building preferences. We'll match you to 3 to 5 Austin high rises after we check current availability.
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Text (737) 306-2174
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