Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Austin

The state capital of Texas is a large city that hosts many national and international students every year, thanks to its institutions, which include the University of Texas at Austin and St. Edward's University. It is not among the most expensive cities in the United States, but even so, the cost of living in the city tends to be high. For this reason, the preferred student accommodation in Austin is in shared flats, where young people pay rent for a spare room and shared use of the space. This means that the costs are divided among all the flatmates, which is generally more affordable than renting a flat on your own.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Austin

We state the most outstanding pros and cons of living in shared flats in this American city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Austin

• You can choose the accommodation that is in a convenient area to live as a student thanks to the great availability of spare rooms. Remember that some preferred neighbourhoods by young people are West Campus, Downtown Austin, Bouldin Creek, Riverside and South Lamar.
• You can choose between single rooms and shared rooms, which typically have a lower price. In addition, they can be part of private shared flats or student residences usually on university campuses.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Austin

• The weather in the summer in this city is normally hot, even reaching a maximum of 35ºC. You need to reach an agreement with your flatmates about the use of air conditioning so that everyone is in agreement and no one is too hot or too cold.
• In some cases, the spare rooms are not fully furnished, so you must incur an extra expense when you move in.

Apps for your international exchange in Austin

Do you want your international exchange in Austin to be as simple as possible? We suggest that you make use of the available Apps, in which you will find a large amount of useful information to make all the procedures and arrival in the city more bearable. For example, you will be able to read advice from young people who have already been there who declare that the best thing you can do is go out and enjoy outdoor life in the city, with sports, entertainment and gastronomy.

How to meet people in Austin?

In this section, we advise you on the ways you have to connect with young people in this Texas city, in addition to befriending roommates.

Austin Student Associations

In general, societies and clubs are a vital part of the college environment at institutions. There are numerous possibilities you can join depending on your interests, including international students, different sports, religions, nationalities, and other hobbies.

Facebook groups for international students in Austin

We suggest that you join these groups even before you arrive in the city, to be able to see the different activities and events that are organized, as well as connect with some people who will be in Austin at the same time as you. You can join the international student group at the University of Texas, for example, called "UT International Students."

Whatsapp groups for international students in Austin

In the different universities and clubs, WhatsApp groups are usually created so that young people can be aware of everything that is being organized, including spontaneous plans. You can also take the opportunity to propose the activities that you want to do together with other people.

Tips for sharing a student flat in Austin

Keep these recommendations in mind when living in shared flats in this American city:

• You get to enjoy a wide range of festivals and events during your stay in Austin, which you can attend with your flatmates. Some of these include the Old Settler's Music Festival, Fantastic Fest, Austin Marathon, OUTsider Festival, Fusebox Festival, and Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival, among others.
• Take advantage of the extra in your budget not only to enjoy all that Austin has to offer but also to travel to other nearby cities or with good connections, such as San Antonio, Houston and Dallas.

Frequently asked questions about shared flats in Austin

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