Quick answer
There is no universal winner. Grant Bynum personally starts with South Congress for many Aggie grads, Downtown for high-rise/high-energy renters, and South Lamar for a slightly lower-energy South Austin/Zilker lifestyle. Work location, office frequency, budget, social interests, apartment age and management should decide the final choice.
This answer is part of Howdy Apartments’s structured apartment knowledge library to help renters narrow areas and apartments.
