MoveSmart Rentals

Austin · Texas

Central Texas

Austin rental leasing handled

Austin is a tech relocation magnet. We market to incoming professionals, lease tech worker rentals, and handle the spring leasing rush.

Market snapshot

Avg 1 bed

$1,650

Avg 2 bed

$2,150

Vacancy

8.4%

YoY rent

-2.1%

Days on market

32 days

Region

Texas

Austin rental market is driven by tech. Tesla, Apple, Oracle, and dozens of startups bring continuous relocation demand. South Congress, East Austin, and Mueller draw younger professionals. Westlake, Bee Cave, and the Hill Country edge attract families and executives. We segment and market accordingly.

How it works

The process, step by step

  1. 1

    Walkthrough and competitive analysis

    In a softening market pricing matters more than ever. We pull active and recently leased comps.

  2. 2

    Marketing with concession strategy

    Where appropriate we structure concessions. Free month, reduced deposit, or rent abatement. We do not give margin away unnecessarily.

  3. 3

    Showings handled by local team

    Austin based agents. Self showings available for vacant units with smart locks.

  4. 4

    Lease execution

    Texas lease. Move in inspection. Funds collected.

Why landlords use us in Austin

Tech worker tenant pool

We market through the channels tech workers actually use. LinkedIn, Tesla and Apple internal boards, relocation services.

Spring leasing rush

Austin leasing concentrates March through August. We staff up for the rush.

New build absorption

Lots of new apartment supply in 2024 and 2025. We compete with concessions correctly without overgiving.

Current market trend

Significant supply absorption period, rents softening, long term tech demand fundamentals intact

Neighborhoods served

On the ground across the city

  • Downtown and Rainey Street
  • East Austin
  • Mueller
  • South Congress
  • Zilker
  • Bouldin
  • North Loop
  • Round Rock
  • Cedar Park
  • Pflugerville

Frequently Asked

Common questions

Softening as a wave of new supply absorbed. Rents are down slightly year over year. Long term demographics remain strong.

Ready when you are

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