Austin, U.S.A.
Living in The Domain, Austin
North Austin's second downtown. Upscale shopping, tech campuses, and modern apartments.
A one-bedroom in The Domain rents for about $1,800 - $2,200/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 25 minutes from Austin center by car.
Commute to Center
25 min
car
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
upscaletechshopping
Rent in The Domain
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,600 - $1,900/mo | $1,800 - $2,200/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,000 - $2,400/mo | $2,300 - $2,700/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,500 - $3,000/mo | $2,900 - $3,400/mo |
How The Domain compares in Austin
Within AffordWhere's Austin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,000/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,300 - $2,700/month and three-bedrooms $2,900 - $3,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by car, it sits farther out than most Austin areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, tech, shopping tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Round Rock. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Austin.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Kramer as the nearest rail stop and Domain Central Park as nearby green space around the The Domain reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in The Domain, Austin?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in The Domain costs $1,800 - $2,200/month (second-hand contract) or $1,600 - $1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,300 - $2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,900 - $3,400/month.
- Is The Domain safe for expats?
- The Domain has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from The Domain to Austin center?
- The commute from The Domain to Austin city center takes approximately 25 minutes by car.
- What is The Domain like to live in?
- North Austin's second downtown. Upscale shopping, tech campuses, and modern apartments. In our data it is tagged as upscale, tech, shopping.
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