St Edwards Apartments for Rent

St. Edwards neighborhood in Austin gets its name from St. Edwards University, a private institution of higher learning located in south central Austin. This area is primarily made up of the university, but has a small pocket of residences in the northern part, as well as some commercial establishments along its major borders.

Extremely close to downtown Austin and trendy neighborhoods including East and West Congress, St. Edwards is the perfect location to explore the city’s twist on urban living. Dedicated bike lanes and share lanes make this area easy to access for cyclists. Sidewalks and short jaunts to major attractions also make it ideal for pedestrians. What isn’t within walking distance can be accessed through Capital Metro bus routes.

This area is bordered by East Oltorf Road to the north and Interstate Highway 35 to the east. The popular South Congress Avenue makes up its western border and intersects with the southern border of the area, Texas State Highway 183/US 290. It resides in the 78704 zip code.

One of the major attractions in the area is St. Edwards University. Its sprawling campus and historic buildings make for a scenic stroll. Spend time in the Main building, grab dinner at the dining hall or take advantage of their track and field facilities.

Near the University, sits Ruta Maya headquarters. Ruta Maya is a local, organic coffee production company that sells coffee at local shops, coffee bars and even larger chains like Costco. South Congress is sprinkled with local restaurants and service establishments, including car maintenance shops and hotels.

Another point of interest in the area is Assumption Cemetery located in the southeastern corner. This cemetery is small, but filled with historical headstones and elegantly laid out mausoleums.