International & Transfer Students

Our student apartments in Austin, TX, come fully furnished with quality, stylish furniture. In the kitchens, our residents can find granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and faux-wood flooring. Our apartments near UT Austin were built with high-quality materials and the student lifestyle in mind. Contact us today to schedule a tour and to see our community first-hand.

At Moontower, each of our residents pays a flat rate for their room. Our Austin apartments offer spacious floor plans, including private bedrooms with individual bathrooms, cable and internet included, fully furnished units with major appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, and more to discover! Residents can also enjoy full access to a variety of community amenities, along with on-site management and maintenance.

Because we lease on a first-come, first-serve basis, and availability can be extremely limited, we can offer a Non-Enrollment Addendum. This means you can sign your lease and secure your spot at our current rates, and if you don’t get into UT Austin, all you need to do is send us proof that you weren’t accepted, and you can get out of your lease. For more information on this, contact our leasing office today.

We offer several options to apply and sign up to live at Moontower. Students can apply with a guarantor as long as they are at least 25 years old, have a U.S. Social Security Number, and pass a credit and income check. Students applying with a guarantor are required to pay a security deposit. If you do not have a qualifying guarantor there are three other ways to qualify.

1. Self-Qualify: If you have a U.S. Social Security Number, make 3x your monthly base rent, and can pass a credit check, you may opt to Self-Qualify. All Self-Qualifying Applicants must provide proof of their income via 3 consecutive pay stubs and are required to pay a Security Deposit equal to 2 installments of the base rent.
2. Guarantor Waiver Program (GWP): If you are a full-time student and do not have a qualifying guarantor, you may opt to use our GWP. You will need to send proof of Full-Time Enrollment and sign a Guarantor Waiver Program Addendum. GWP Applicants are required to pay an additional monthly fee and pay a Security Deposit.
3. International (I20): If you are an International Student who does not have a qualifying guarantor, you may apply with your I20. International applicants are required to pay a security deposit and send proof of their I20.

Note that all security deposits are refundable, pending your move-out inspection and any damages to your apartment.

While there is no set deadline for signing your lease, our availability and rates are on a first-come, first-served basis. The only way to secure a spot at Moontower is by completing the application and lease in full. We recommend signing as soon as possible and are happy to help guide you through this process or answer any questions you may have.

Our community is located on San Antonio Street and just off West 22nd Street, placing Moontower just minutes away from campus. Our student housing community is professionally managed by a privately owned company and is not affiliated with the university.

When you apply, there is an option to list your preferred roommates. Once approved, to confirm you will be living with your preferred roommates, each individual will register for RoomSync, our roommate matching program. From there, you can “sync up” on the app, which is what notifies our office that you want to live together.

Our community leases individually, by the bed, so you can sign your individual housing contract and lock in your spot as soon as you’re ready, regardless of your preferred roommates! However, we cannot hold spots for preferred roommates since we lease on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure you and any friends can live together, we recommend signing your lease at the same time if possible.

We offer fully virtual leasing for your convenience, so you are not required to come in person! To get started, you’ll first hit the “apply now” button on our website! From there, you’ll fill out all seven steps of your non-binding application, submit (and pay any fees if applicable), and once your lease is generated, you will initial and sign all the documents to officially secure your spot. Depending on your application type/how you’re qualifying, there may be additional steps required prior to screening and lease approval. Please contact our office with any questions to ensure your account gets screened and approved ASAP.

At Moontower, we are excited to offer the newest, most upgraded, and best possible experience to our residents in our brand-new community. For information on current Leasing Specials, please contact us.