Redfin: Apartments to rent, Austin, Texas
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Redfin: Apartments to rent · Austin, Texas · US$1,653 to US$2,478 a month
To Rent: Apartment community, Austin, Texas
Foxtail by Banyan offers a range of unit sizes and prices with in-unit laundry and solid community amenities, but the listing discloses an unusually low quietness score (0/10) and says nothing about parking, both worth investigating directly before committing, especially given the middling walkability and transit scores.
⚠ Things to check
- The quiet score is listed at 0/10, the lowest possible score, which is a meaningful disclosed signal about potential noise at this property.
Pros
- In-unit washer and dryer included in every floor plan, which saves the hassle and cost of shared laundry facilities.
- Multiple floor plans and unit sizes currently available (3 units per plan across 5 plans), giving genuine choice in size and price point.
- Community amenities include a fitness center, pool, business center, and co-working spaces.
- Pet friendly policy allows both cats and dogs, up to 2 each, with clear fee and monthly rent terms disclosed upfront.
- Groceries (7/10) and parks (6/10) location scores suggest reasonable access to everyday errands and green space.
Cons
- The quietness score is 0/10, an unusually low figure that suggests notable noise exposure at this location.
- Pet rent adds $30/month per pet on top of base rent, plus a $400 fee per pet, a real ongoing cost for tenants with animals.
💬 Ask the agent
- The quiet score for this listing is unusually low (0/10). What's the source of noise nearby, and can I hear it from the specific unit I'd be viewing?
- Amenities don't mention parking. Is parking available on-site, and if so, is there an additional monthly fee?
- Which utilities (electricity, gas, water, trash) are the tenant's responsibility versus included in rent?
- What is the standard lease term offered, and is there a break clause or early termination fee?
- Since floor plans show 3 units available in each plan, are these turning over quickly, or has the property had a consistent supply of vacancies?
- Are there any current rent specials or move-in incentives beyond what's listed?
- For the two-bedroom plans, what's the specific difference between the Aspen and Cypress layouts beyond size, given they overlap in price?
Rent and what it gets you
This is a full apartment community, Foxtail by Banyan, managed by Greystar, with five floor plans currently available. The one-bedroom Willow units run $1,653-$1,753/month for about 659-660 square feet, two-bedroom options are the Aspen (879 sqft, $1,773-$2,128) and Cypress (870 sqft, $1,978-$2,128), and three-bedroom units are the Sycamore (1,446 sqft) and White Oak (1,420 sqft), both flat at $2,478/month. Each plan lists 3 available units, so there's real choice across sizes right now, and the two-bedroom plans in particular show a case where paying close to the top of one plan's range can get you either less space (Cypress at 870 sqft) or slightly more (Aspen at 879 sqft) for similar money, worth comparing side by side. No rent specials or reductions are disclosed, so there's nothing here suggesting the landlord is under pressure to fill units, and you should judge these rents against comparable current listings in the 78758 area yourself.
Building and unit features
Units include an in-unit washer and dryer, hard surface counter tops, and vinyl flooring, which is a solid baseline for a managed community. Community amenities include a business center, fitness center, pool, co-working spaces, and the property is described as pet friendly. The description itself is mostly marketing language ('Live the way you've always wanted', 'lifestyle included') and boilerplate about floor plans being artist's renderings, so it doesn't tell you much concrete beyond confirming that actual units may vary from what's advertised, which is standard but worth keeping in mind when touring.
Running costs and what's included
Utilities aren't addressed in the listing, so assume you'll be responsible for electricity, gas or other heating, and likely water unless told otherwise at lease signing. Renter's insurance is worth getting a quote for since it's commonly required by managed communities like this one. Parking isn't mentioned in the amenities list at all, which is a gap worth asking about directly, especially given the low walkability score noted below.
Pet policy
Pets are clearly welcome: cats and dogs are both allowed, up to 2 each, with a $400 fee and $30/month pet rent per policy. That monthly pet rent adds a real ongoing cost on top of base rent, so factor it into your budget if you have a pet.
Local amenities and character
Redfin's location scores paint a mixed picture: groceries score 7/10 and parks 6/10, which are solid, but walkability (6/10), transit (5/10), and cycling (5/10) are middling, and quietness scores 0/10, which stands out as unusually low and suggests road noise, proximity to a busy corridor, or similar disruption is a real consideration here. Combined with the absence of any mention of parking in the amenities, a car may be the practical way to get around, so it's worth understanding what parking options exist and at what cost.
School context
For tenants with children, three schools are named: Pillow Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), Burnet Middle School (GreatSchools 1/10), and Anderson High School (GreatSchools 8/10). These are institutional GreatSchools ratings rather than parent reviews, and the wide spread between the middle school and high school ratings is worth researching further if schooling is a factor in your decision.
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