When should I start looking for off-campus housing near University of Texas at Austin?

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UT Austin’s current official off-campus marketplace says students should start searching in October and November for housing for the following year.

  • October–November is the university marketplace’s stated search window for the following year.
  • Set roommate and budget expectations before contacting properties.
  • Do not let leasing urgency replace a lease review.

UT Austin’s current official off-campus marketplace specifically recommends starting the search in October and November for the following year. That is a useful Austin-specific planning signal, but still compare lease start dates, fees, roommates, neighborhood, commute and the property itself before signing.

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$925/mo

Central Austin · 0.7 mi to campus

1 beds · 1 baths

Source checked 2026-09-12
$975/mo

Central Austin · 0.9 mi to campus

2 beds · 1 baths

Source checked 2026-09-12
$995/mo

SoCo · 2.9 mi to campus

1 beds · 1 baths

Source checked 2026-09-12

Campus distances are straight-line estimates.

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