The Top 9 Lofts in Austin

The Top 9 Lofts in Austin

Austin is known for its vibrant music and arts scene, as well as its laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. It's no surprise that the demand for loft apartments in the city is high. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the top loft-style apartments in Austin and explore what makes them stand out from the rest. From spacious open floor plans to sleek modern design, these apartments offer residents a unique and stylish living experience in the heart of the city.

In Austin, there are a lot fewer old warehouses or office buildings that can be repurposed for loft living. One of the more popular options is Brazos Lofts, which is a condo building and can be expensive to rent. The majority of the lofts that appear in Austin are new construction lofts, but they're not quite the same as the grand warehouse lofts in Dallas or Houston.

What are loft apartments?

Lofts are spacious apartments with a charm found through their open style and high ceilings. Whether it's a converted industrial loft that showcases mechanical relics or exposed ductwork, or a warehouse loft that's tall, spacious, and open, lofts offer a unique opportunity to live in the chasm of history and modernity. Lofts offer the best of both worlds: high ceilings, split-level floor plans, exposed building infrastructure, huge windows, yet still include luxury amenities, high quality finishes, and spacious living areas. What's not to love about luxury lofts? Thankfully, there are many options for loft apartments in Austin.

3Waller

Sixth Street District
3Waller
3Waller

Built in 2021, 3Waller gives you the opportunity to bask in the dynamism of an urban way of life, offering well-crafted, extravagantly economical rental abodes tailored for an active lifestyle in the city. At 3Waller, you can appreciate the best of Downtown, Rainey Street, and East Austin just steps away.

Units feature designer color schemes, gourmet kitchens, stainless steel appliances, custom built-ins, and in-unit washer/dryer.

The community features include a dog wash station, sky deck with views of Downtown Austin, a co-working area, resort-style pool courtyard, bike storage and gas grills.

Located in the Sixth Street District, you can savor delicious cuisine, revel in exciting entertainment, and delight in outdoor leisure without relying on a vehicle, as well as conveniently commute to work or take Metrorail.

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Lonestar Lofts

West Campus Austin
Lonestar Lofts
Lonestar Lofts

Built in 1965, Lonestar Lofts is an off-campus student apartment building near the University of Texas in West Campus, offering a variety of floor plans, from studio to four-bedroom apartments.

Units feature in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, white cabinetry and overhead lighting, as well as kitchen islands.

The community features a heated pool, hot tub, and courtesy free Wi-Fi.

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The Monroe

Riverside
The Monroe
The Monroe

Built in 2021, The Monroe is a mid-rise apartment, with 1 and 2 bedroom modern lofts floorplans, designed to accommodate an active lifestyle in Riverside, a centrally located neighborhood of Austin.

The apartments feature modern amenities, such as stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and faux wood floors.

The community features a variety of entertainment options, such as a clubhouse, resident lounge and media lounge.

The Monroe is also located close to various shopping, dining, nightlife and recreation hotspots in the city of Austin. This apartment is the perfect home for someone in Austin looking to take in as much of the city when they are working hard, so they can play hard.

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AMLI Downtown

2nd Street District
AMLI Downtown
AMLI Downtown

Built in 2004, AMLI Downtown is a luxury mid-rise apartment complex offering incredible 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with various floorplans, including lofts, with plenty of great amenities, community features and services.

Units feature 10' ceilings, dual bathroom vanities available in select units, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, magnificent city & 2nd Street District views, spa-inspired bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs in available units, sunrooms, walk-in closets with built-in shelves and oversized garden tubs. Housekeeping services are provided once every two weeks.

The community features a gym, swimming pool, and business centre.

Located in 2nd Street District, AMLI is very close to eclectic retail and restaurants in 2nd Street, as well as located one block away from Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail and walking distance to music venues, bars and clubs in the downtown area.

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Residences at the Triangle

The Triangle
Residences at the Triangle
Residences at the Triangle

Built in 2006, Residences at the Triangle is a affordable mid-rise loft-style apartment complex, offering incredible studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom interiors with a great location in Austin.

The apartments feature traditional style interiors with brick accent walls, granite countertops, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and in-unit laundry.

The community features high-speed internet, onsite management, garages available, fire pit cabanas, a clubhouse, conference room & cyber café and a on-demand concierge service.

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Cherry Hill Lofts

Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill Lofts
Cherry Hill Lofts

Cherry Hill Lofts are the ultimate location and affordable experience of loft-style apartments, with spacious 1 and 2 bedroom loft floorplans, located in Cherry Hill, a small but comfortable suburb, with plenty of places to explore in the surrounding Austin area.

The apartments feature ceiling fans, white steel appliances, granite counters, fireplaces, bathtubs, patios & balconies, in-unit laundry and hardwood floors.

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Talavera Lofts

Plaza Saltillo
Talavera Lofts
Talavera Lofts

Built in 2020 and set in the heart of East Austin with a short stroll to Downtown Austin, Talavera Lofts provides dependable, top-notch living at reasonable costs! Benefit from the advantage of being able to venture on foot to numerous jobs, public transportation, eateries, shops and beyond!

This apartment complex offers 9 foot ceilings, full appliance packages, washer/dryer hookups, ceiling fans, energy efficient features, outdoor living space, garage parking, ample bicycle storage, fitness center, children's activity corner, Wi-Fi enabled community room & lounge, and a roof terrace.

Coming soon to Lighthouse.

Brazos Lofts

Sixth Street
Brazos Lofts
Brazos Lofts

Originally built in 1925, Brazos Lofts was renovated into loft-style low-rise apartments in 1999, and have been serving the Austin community for over 20 years. Brazos apartments are, in the most traditional sense, true lofts in the way that many people imagine loft-style apartments to be.

Pet-friendly units feature stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, central air, spacious walk-in closets, exposed brick and wood flooring.

Coming soon to Lighthouse.

Avenue Lofts

Sixth Street District
Avenue Lofts
Avenue Lofts

Avenue Lofts is a small complex of 38 units in Downtown Austin close to restaurants, nightlife, music venues, the Westin and Fairmont Hotels, the Convention Center, the University of Texas, the Town Lake Hike/Bike Trail and a lite rail station. It has heated pool and loft style residences with concrete floors and exposed ceilings.

Apartments offer amenities like cable, W/D connections, exercise room, pool, and ground parking lot. Some amenities are only available in certain apartments, so contact the leasing office for details.

The community features a fitness center, elevator access, a courtyard, zen garden and grilling stations.

Coming soon to Lighthouse.

The loft apartment experience enriches the resident's home, in both space and an open invitation for interior design. Make sure to check out the links via each listing so you can earn cash back on rent through Lighthouse!

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