UT Austin HOUSING GUIDE

Compare Neighborhoods Near UT Austin

Steve Johnson, Broker / Real Estate Agent
The short answer

West Campus lies between Guadalupe and Lamar, from MLK Boulevard to 28th Street. UT describes a lively area close to campus. Tour at the hours you will be home and compare the entire lease offer.

A red bicycle parked on a city street. Illustrative photography, not a local listing.

West Campus

A cyclist crosses an intersection between apartment buildings in West Campus, Austin.
West Campus, Austin — April 2020. Vuemobi · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with a responsive crop.

West Campus lies between Guadalupe and Lamar, from MLK Boulevard to 28th Street. UT describes a lively area close to campus. Tour at the hours you will be home and compare the entire lease offer.

Check the Route 642 stop nearest the property. Ask whether rent is per bed or for the entire home. Confirm the parking space and building rules.

UT neighborhood guide · UT shuttle routes · Checked 2026-09-06

North Campus

Kirby Hall School behind trees and an iron fence on West 29th Street, north of UT Austin.
Kirby Hall School, West 29th Street — January 2024. Slamforeman · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with a responsive crop.

UT groups North Campus with Hyde Park in the area north of Dean Keeton. Its northern approach can suit trips to engineering buildings; the exact address still determines the walk or bus trip.

Compare the route to your department. Check Route 656 and the current service calendar. Inspect the unit, parking and complete monthly costs.

UT neighborhood guide · UT shuttle routes · Checked 2026-09-06

Hyde Park

Aerial view of Hyde Park and nearby Austin neighborhoods, looking slightly west of north.
Hyde Park and nearby Austin neighborhoods — March 2015. Joe Mabel · CC BY 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with a responsive crop.

Hyde Park is part of UT’s North Campus neighborhood grouping, extending toward 51st Street. Compare parks, shops and your campus route alongside the condition and total cost of each home.

Walk the actual route and inspect crossings. Check available bus stops and service times. Review maintenance responsibilities and parking.

UT neighborhood guide · UT shuttle routes · Checked 2026-09-06

Riverside

Multistory apartment buildings along a street in East Riverside, Austin.
East Riverside apartments, Austin — February 2019. Sk5893 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with a responsive crop.

Riverside sits south of Lady Bird Lake. Routes 670 and 672 connect parts of the area with campus. Compare the specific stop, full trip and lease costs before deciding that a farther address is better value.

Match the address to Route 670 or 672. Use the current timetable for your class hours. Include utilities, parking and lease fees in the comparison.

UT neighborhood guide · UT shuttle routes · Checked 2026-09-06

Sources & editorial context

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Get help with your next decision

Steve Johnson, Broker / Real Estate Agent at Realty Pros of Austin, is the local real estate contact. Matt Dean, NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact.