Austin Living Insights

Top 10 Cities Near Austin You Must Visit

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TL;DR: San Antonio, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, Wimberley, and Georgetown top the list — all within 90 minutes of downtown Austin. Budget $50-$150 per person depending on whether you’re tubing a river, touring wineries, or eating your way through the Barbecue Capital of Texas. You’ve probably searched “cities near Austin to visit” and landed on a … Continued

How Much Does It Cost to Furnish an Apartment in Austin

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TL;DR: Furnishing a one bedroom apartment in Austin costs $3,500-$8,000 for most renters, depending on whether you buy new, used, or mix both. Budget-conscious renters using Austin’s secondhand markets (IKEA Round Rock returns, Habitat ReStore, estate sales) can furnish for $2,000-$3,500. Premium furnishing with quality pieces runs $10,000-$15,000+. What Austin Renters Spend on Furniture (Not … Continued