We’re often asked where an Austin home buyer can find the best deal in Austin. To help answer that question, we’ve put together a list of the best affordable Austin neighborhoods. When coming up with this list we considered several things – schools, location, amenities and price being the main factors.
Mapped: Best Affordable Austin Neighborhoods
To show you where these neighborhoods are located in relation to Austin, we’ve mapped them out for you. Here is our map of the best affordable Austin neighborhoods.
Colorado Crossing
Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 8.5 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 7 minutes, 4 miles
Zip Code: 78744
School District: Del Valle ISD
Elementary School: Smith (5/10)
Middle School: Ojeda (2/10)
High School: Del Valle (3/10)
Average Price: $446,104
Median Price: $445,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,656
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.109
Located just a few miles from the Austin airport, Colorado Crossing is one of Austin’s best kept secrets. The neighborhood is in an industrial area, so that can change some buyer’s minds. But, inside the neighborhood it feels very suburban and homes are some of the more affordable in Austin. Downtown is less than 9 miles away and the airport is less than 10 minutes away, so you’ll get all the benefits of being in a closer in neighborhood without the cost.
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Bradshaw Crossing
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 12.5 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 12.5 miles
Zip Code: 78747
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Blazier (6/10)
Middle School: Paredes (2/10)
High School: Akins (3/10)
Average Price: $454,963
Median Price: $450,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 1,891
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.141
One of the first master planned communities in Southeast Austin, Bradshaw Crossing sits on 400 acres and will have 3,500 homes at build out. The community’s first homes closed in 2009 and building continues today (2022). Bradshaw Crossing has recently exploded as the schools have improved. Blazier Elementary is one of the highest rated elementary schools in the Austin ISD, making Bradshaw Crossing a great choice for someone interested in top schools.
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Cloverleaf
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 16 miles
Zip Code: 78747
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Blazier (6/10)
Middle School: Paredes (2/10)
High School: Akins (3/10)
Average Price: $485,004
Median Price: $505,385
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 1,860
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.164
Cloverleaf is one of the newest communities in this list and is ideal for someone who wants affordable but doesn’t want old. Built by Brohn Homes, Cloverleaf homes are a little more modern leaning so they reflect the current building and style preferences. And, located in the top rated Blazier Elementary district, Cloverleaf residents don’t have to sacrifice school quality to get affordability.
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Olympic Heights
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 14 miles
Zip Code: 78748
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Akins (3/10) or Bowie (8/10)
Average Price: $487,616
Median Price: $477,733
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 1,570
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Olympic Heights is located off Manchaca Road in Southwest Austin. Built by DR Horton, homes are on the smaller side (1,000-1,900 sqft), but most of the floorplans are pretty well laid out so they feel bigger than their square footage suggests. Many of the homes fall within the $450,000-$500,000 price range, making them one of the more affordable options in the city of Austin. What really keeps Olympic Heights on the best affordable neighborhoods list are the schools. Baranoff Elementary and Bailey Middle School are two of Austin ISD’s highest rated schools. Olympic Heights is the only neighborhood consistently priced in the mid-high $400,000’s to have such highly rated schools.
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Vistas of Austin
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 16 minutes, 12 miles
Zip Code: 78747
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Blazier (6/10)
Middle School: Paredes (2/10)
High School: Akins (3/10)
Average Price: $488,972
Median Price: $490,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 1,913
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.117
Built on 138 acres in Southeast Austin, Vistas of Austin is a great community if you’re looking for affordability in nature. Built by Pacesetter Homes originally and now Milestone Homes, this 158 acre community will have an amenity center with community pool and residents will have access to Rinard Creek, a tributary of Onion Creek that runs along the backside of the property. Instead of packing the community with as many homes as they could possibly fit, the developer decided to dedicate 50 of the 158 acres to greenbelt, giving owners some space to enjoy the outdoors.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Vistas of Austin Neighborhood Guide.
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Addison
Distance to Downtown Austin: 21 minutes, 10 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 8 minutes, 5.4 miles
Zip Code: 78744
School District: Del Valle ISD
Elementary School: Hillcrest (4/10)
Middle School: Ojeda (2/10)
High School: Del Valle (3/10)
Average Price: $501,621
Median Price: $491,099
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 1,888
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.134
One of Southeast Austin’s larger master planned communities, Addison is especially attractive to someone looking for a more funky, modern style of house. The location is perfect for someone and who wants to be close to the airport and downtown and doesn’t mind hearing the planes take off. The flip side is this neighborhood rarely loses power for too long because they are on the same grid as the airport. So, in the freeze when the rest of us had rolling blackouts or no power, they were always connected.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Addison Neighborhood Guide.
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Rancho Alto
Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 18 minutes, 15 miles
Zip Code: 78748
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Menchaca (4/10)
Middle School: Paredes (2/10)
High School: Akins (3/10)
Average Price: $503,527
Median Price: $494,900
Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
Average SqFt: 2,021
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.149
Rancho Alto is a newer neighborhood in Southwest Austin built in the late 2000’s. If you’re looking for a home in a good school district with stainless steel appliances and modern fixtures priced in the low-mid $200,000s, Rancho Alto might be a good fit. Located off Frate Barker Road, Rancho Alto is also ideal for someone who works in Downtown Austin, South Austin or San Marcos.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rancho Alto Neighborhood Guide.
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Parkside at Slaughter Creek
Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 16 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 12 minutes, 11 miles
Zip Code: 78747
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Blazier (6/10)
Middle School: Paredes (2/10)
High School: Akins (3/10)
Average Price: $505,933
Median Price: $500,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,901
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.143
Parkside at Slaughter Creek is often the neighborhood most home buyers miss. With the “east of 35” stigma lifting, it is now becoming more acceptable to look east. Parkside at Slaughter Creek is also served by the same middle and high school as homes east of Manchaca and west of 35, except for the elementary school, which at the time of this article is Recognized. Ratings wise, schools in Parkside at Slaughter Creek are equivalent to schools in Rancho Alto. The difference with Parkside at Slaughter Creek is you can get a home twice the size of one in Rancho Alto for the same money and sometimes even less, making it ideal for someone who wants to live south and needs more than 1,800 sqft of living space.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Parkside at Slaughter Creek Neighborhood Guide.
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Anderson Mill
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 17 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 28 minutes, 27 miles
Zip Code: 78750 or 78729
School District: Round Rock ISD
Elementary School: Anderson Mill (4/10), Forest North (6/10) or Purple Sage (7/10)
Middle School: Deerpark (4/10) or Chisolm Trail (7/10)
High School: Westwood (9/10)
Average Price: $523,314
Median Price: $525,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,724
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.186
Anderson Mill is located just Southwest of the intersection of 183, 620 and 45 making it a great place for someone who works north. Located in Williamson County and served by the Austin ISD, Anderson Mill was one of the first neighborhoods to have a community pool, sports fields, fitness center and parks. Homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s, so they are a tad smaller than what you’d find with newer construction, but you will get mature landscaping at an affordable price point.
For more info and to search homes for sale, check out our Anderson Mill Neighborhood Guide.
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Easton Park
Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 12 minutes, 7.8 miles
Zip Code: 78744
School District: Del Valle ISD
Elementary School: Newton Collins (5/10)
Middle School: Ojeda (2/10)
High School: Del Valle (3/10)
Average Price: $567,463
Median Price: $550,024
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 2,102
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
A sister community to Addison, built by the same developers, Easton Park is one of the top Southeast Austin master planned communities. Located a bit further south from Addison, Easton Park is perfect for someone who likes the proximity to downtown and the airport but doesn’t want to be right on top of either. Homes are on the modern leaning side with angled roofs, bright paint colors and cute curb appeals.
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Milwood
Distance to Downtown Austin: 21 minutes, 15 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 22 minutes, 22 miles
Zip Code: 78729 or 78727
School District: Austin ISD or Round Rock ISD
Elementary School: Summit (8/10), Jollyville (7/10), Pond Springs (8/10) or Live Oak (4/10)
Middle School: Murchison (6/10), Canyon Vista (9/10) or Deerpark (4/10)
High School: Anderson (7/10), Westwood (9/10) or McNeil (7/10)
Average Price: $567,198
Median Price: $558,950
Average Beds/Baths: 1,797
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Milwood is one of Austin’s more established master planned communities and also one of the few communities in the city of Austin that’s affordable and north. The neighborhood is sectioned off into three areas, so you’ll find a range of schools and feel, though the homes are very similar across each section. Milwood is perfect if you want to be north but don’t want to pay top dollar.
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Mesa Park
Distance to Downtown Austin: 19 minutes, 13 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 23 miles
Zip Code: 78759 or 78727
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Davis (6/10)
Middle School: Murchison (6/10)
High School: Anderson (7/10)
Average Price: $654,592
Median Price: $580,500
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,444
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Mesa Park is a hidden gem in Northwest Austin. With a price point slightly above Anderson Mill, Mesa Park is a bit more centrally located and compact. Mesa Park is an ideal choice for a budget minded buyer who wants to live near The Arboretum or The Domain and who doesn’t mind not having a community pool and neighborhood tennis courts.
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Southland Oaks
Distance to Downtown Austin: 23 minutes, 15 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 20 minutes, 17 miles
Zip Code: 78748
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Baranoff (8/10)
Middle School: Bailey (6/10)
High School: Bowie (8/10)
Average Price: $673,612
Median Price: $655,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/2
Average SqFt: 2,235
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Southland Oaks is usually considered part of Shady Hollow. A lot of Southland Oaks is priced well into the $300,000’s but there is a section of the neighborhood near Baranoff Elementary with smaller homes that are priced in the mid-high $200,000s. This section was mostly built by Ryland Homes, is within walking distance of Baranoff Elementary and shares access to the Villages of Shady Hollow community pool. Southland Oaks is zoned for Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle and Bowie High School, making it one of the most desirable neighborhoods for affordably minded buyers with kids.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Southland Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
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Average and median price data is pulled from ACTRIS over the time period, 11/1/21-10/31/22. School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of .
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