Should an Aggie grad choose a newer Austin apartment farther away or an older one in the better location?

Quick answer

Grant usually leans toward the stronger location if the older apartment is still well managed, bright and in good condition. Austin lifestyle is heavily shaped by where you are relative to the places you actually use. A beautiful new apartment loses value if you constantly drive back to the neighborhood you wish you lived in. A major quality or management gap can still justify the farther-newer option.

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