Apartment for rent

5+ Days Ago

218 W 5th St
218 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Monthly rent	$2,280–$3,978
Beds	1–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	695–1,251

Apartment for rent

5+ Days Ago

218 W 5th St
218 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Apartment for rent

Monthly rent	$2,280–$3,978
Beds	1–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	695–1,251

218 W 5th St
218 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Apartment for rent

Monthly rent	$2,280–$3,978
Beds	1–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	695–1,251

5+ Days Ago

1 Bed 1 bath unit

Address details

Units	3
Units available	3
Neighborhood
City
Zip code	78701

Property Overview

With a fitness center, pet play area, and business center, the property offers a range of amenities for an active lifestyle and work-from-home convenience. Its positioning in the 74.03 percentile for value for money and 83.03 percentile for value per square foot indicates strong market performance. This combination of features and value makes it an attractive option for prospective buyers and renters alike.

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Highlights

fitness center
pet play area
business center

Units

218 W 5th St, Austin, TX

218 W 5th St Austin, TX

Available

668

1 Bed

1 Bath

695 sqft

$2,280

Available

854

2 Beds

1 Bath

924 sqft

$3,492

Available

1015

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,251 sqft

$3,978

Policies at 218 W 5th St

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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218 W 5th St #668, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Welcome to 218 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, a charming property located in the heart of Downtown Austin. This intimate community consists of 3 units, offering 1 and 2-bedroom options ranging in size from 695 to 1251 square feet. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, pet play area, business center, garage parking, and a grill area perfect for outdoor entertaining. The property is also conveniently located near top-rated schools, with several highly-rated elementary, middle, and high schools nearby. One of the standout features of this property is its prime downtown location, putting you just steps away from all the city has to offer.

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Address details

Units	3
Units available	3
Neighborhood
City
Zip code	78701

218 W 5th St #668 is great for:

Social life

676 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
275 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
Area has 134 parks and recreation options
137 local event hubs within 1 mile

Wellness

On-site fitness center or gym
134 parks nearby
50 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby
There are 25 grocery stores within 1 mile

Property highlights

How 218 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space: The 1-bedroom is 84 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space: The 2-bedroom is 112 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive: Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools: The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Fewer storage options: Limited cabinet or closet space
Lacks images: Fewer than 10 photos are available for this address
No in-unit dishwasher: Dishwashers aren't available
Pet restrictions: Pets aren't allowed at this location.

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Rent trends in Austin

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 16% lower than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Austin.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 218 W 5th St #668 to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Austin.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.

Downtown Austin

Austin

A table of studio rental data trends in Austin
Month	Median Rent
February 2024	$1,438
March 2024	$1,495
April 2024	$1,500
May 2024	$1,504
June 2024	$1,520
July 2024	$1,502
August 2024	$1,521
September 2024	$1,582
October 2024	$1,596
November 2024	$1,576
December 2024	$1,569
January 2025	$1,582
February 2025	$1,576
March 2025	$1,582
April 2025	$1,601
May 2025	$1,583
June 2025	$1,582
July 2025	$1,574
August 2025	$1,579
September 2025	$1,582
October 2025	$1,582
November 2025	$1,584
December 2025	$1,585
January 2026	$1,584

A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Austin
Month	Median Rent
February 2024	$1,882
March 2024	$1,875
April 2024	$1,864
May 2024	$1,880
June 2024	$1,885
July 2024	$1,905
August 2024	$1,926
September 2024	$1,922
October 2024	$1,919
November 2024	$1,878
December 2024	$1,854
January 2025	$1,934
February 2025	$1,938
March 2025	$1,994
April 2025	$2,011
May 2025	$2,065
June 2025	$2,070
July 2025	$1,996
August 2025	$2,014
September 2025	$1,984
October 2025	$1,910
November 2025	$1,911
December 2025	$1,921
January 2026	$1,941

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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