#1
https://www.zillow.com
Contact: support via zillow.com
National listings, rent estimates, and saved-search alerts. Strong inventory across Austin's apartment market.
The default starting point. Set up alerts for your neighborhoods and price ceiling, then move fast — good units go quickly.
#2
https://www.apartments.com
Contact: support via apartments.com
Apartment-focused listings with floor plans, amenities, and verified availability for large complexes.
Best for browsing big managed communities and comparing amenities side by side. Cross-check pricing against the property's own site.
#3
https://www.apartmentlist.com
Contact: support via apartmentlist.com
Listing platform with a preference quiz and rent-trend data for the Austin metro.
Useful for its monthly Austin rent reports — a quick read on where the market is heading before you tour anything.
#4
https://www.smartcitylocating.com
Contact: Austin, TX locator service
A free Austin apartment locator. Agents know which buildings have current concessions and can negotiate on your behalf.
Locators cost you nothing — the complex pays the commission. A good one saves hours and can surface a free month or two.
#5
https://austinenergy.com
Contact: City of Austin utility
The city-owned electric utility. Set up service, view rate plans, and estimate summer cooling costs before you sign.
Pull a unit's electric history before committing — a poorly insulated apartment can add $200+ a month in July.
#6
https://wholetech.com
Contact: info@austinpads.com
110+ websites covering tech, real estate, sustainability, coworking, entertainment, arts, and more.
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