Austin West Campus apartments are by far the most popular in Austin for University of Texas students.  Residents of apartments near UT Austin enjoy short walks to class from their apartment complexes near “The Drag” (Guadalupe Street).  Another popular option among students renting Austin West Campus apartments is to hop on the UT Shuttle Bus which provides a simple and cost effective way for college kids, faculty, staff, and visitors to access the 40 acres of the UT Campus.

“The Drag” is what locals call the Guadalupe strip between 21st and 25th streets west of the UT West Campus.  It is considered a hip shopping enclave of gift shops, book stores, clothing stores, and a fantastic area for indulging in a variety of dining options. The Guadalupe Drag is located directly across the street from many Austin apartments in West Campus and has always been home to many eclectic, storied, Austin home-grown businesses.  West Campus apartments consists primarily of older condo communities built in the 1980′s, but new luxury apartment construction has spiked in recent years making this area a hot spot for not only students, but also professionals and families seeking proximity to the UT campus area, downtown and the hike and bike trails in the area.