Originally Posted by
spankytoes
As long as you stay out of East Austin, you’ll be fine. I’d also avoid the 35/Rundgren area as it’s seedy. (Basically, anywhere around Highland Mall) If you don’t need the club/bar scene, you could go out as far as Pflugerville or Round Rock if you wanted to. I-35 and Mopac are both a mess, so there’s no commute advantage to living closer to either. $2,000.00/month is a reasonable price range for a condo.
From what I've gathered the east side of the 35 is considered East Austin?
Originally Posted by
TMOliver
Though they may be touching your 2k level, I'd check some of the high rise towers in the West 5th/6th and Lamar area, easy stroll to food, etc., and reducing car usage. A good area and venues for an intro to Austin life.
Looks like the area you're recommending is downtown right? Unfortunately downtown's are not townhouse,single house friendly, even though it's the most convenient/exciting areas.
Does anyone know anything or experience with areas like Tarrytown, Allandale/Brentwood, Oak Hill, Barton Hills, and Old West Austin?