Steps From Everything at Moontower
Austin has its own heartbeat. The vibes of sunrise coffee stops, lovely walks to class, and spontaneous late-night bites with friends radiate throughout the city, and at Moontower, you can be a part of it all! Located just steps away from UT Austin, our high-rise community is more than just a place to sleep, it’s where student life, city energy, and campus spirit come together at your front door.
Discover what living at Moontower feels like and schedule a tour of our apartments near UT Austin today to step into the center of it all.
Dining & Coffee Close To Home & Campus
On those early days, imagine rolling out of bed and being just a short walk away from some of the best coffee in town! From our community, residents can easily walk to The Drag and grab their daily fix at Lucky Lab, Medici, or Civil Goat. Refuel between lectures with Sweetgreen, CAVA, Chipotle, or Kerbey Lane Café. Want a late-night treat? Insomnia Cookies is right up the street.
Adventure Is Steps Away
When class is done, Austin is yours to explore. Spend an afternoon at the Blanton Museum of Art or catch a movie at the Bullock IMAX Theater. Meet friends at Victory Lab to watch the big game, or head downtown for live music, nightlife, and everything that makes Austin electric. On weekends, get outside—Lady Bird Lake and the river are minutes away for paddleboarding or relaxing under the sun. No matter how you like to spend your time, we are close to endless possibilities for relaxation and fun!
Walk To UT Austin With Ease
When you call Moontower home, you can forget about long commutes, as our community is within a 10-minute walk to some of UT Austin’s top colleges, like McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communication, and the Cockrell School of Engineering. Study, grab lunch, and get to class—all within a few blocks of your front door.
Undergraduate Housing That Breaks The Mold
Your days are packed, and at Moontower, we understand your busy schedule, which is why we strive to make it easy to keep up with it all. Just steps from UT Austin’s main campus, you can walk to class in minutes, swing home for a quick snack or power nap, or grab your favorite coffee before that early-morning lecture. It’s all about flexibility — and living right where Austin’s student energy thrives.
Redefining Graduate Student Housing
For grad students, Moontower is the perfect launchpad! Here, you can take steps away from resources like the Office of Career and Life Design, which helps students map out their goals and build a fulfilling future. What’s more, within a 15-minute walk, residents can find 16 career center offices at which they can easily schedule same-day appointments. Major employers, such as Google, Whole Foods, Dell, and Indeed, are just a short stroll downtown, making networking and internships easier than ever.
A Location That Gives You Peace Of Mind
Our UT Austin off campus housing prioritizes student safety and peace of mind for parents with secure access controls, nighttime security, and an after-hours emergency line. Our proximity to UT Austin means students are near campus emergency call boxes, while the $100 monthly Lyft credit—fully usable within Moontower’s service area—makes getting around safer, day or night. Combined with its central location and academic support spaces, Moontower provides a secure and convenient environment for students to live and learn with confidence.