Austin is one of the more expensive rental markets in Texas, though prices have moderated from their peak. Expect to pay $1,200 to $1,700 per month for a one-bedroom near the North Loop campus area, with room rentals and co-living options ranging from $700 to $1,000 per month. East Austin and neighborhoods further north tend to run lower than Hyde Park or North Loop.

There is no on-campus housing at Aveda Arts and Sciences Institute Austin. All students live off campus in privately arranged housing. This applies to every student regardless of program level or length of enrollment.

Students commonly choose the North Loop, Hyde Park, and Crestview neighborhoods for their proximity to the Middle Fiskville Road campus. Students looking for lower rents often opt for East Austin east of I-35 or apartments along Burnet Road and North Lamar Boulevard, accepting a 10 to 20 minute commute.

Having a car or reliable rideshare access makes life significantly easier in Austin. The school is on Middle Fiskville Road near the North Loop, which is not well-served by frequent transit. The nearby Crestview MetroRail station provides one car-free option, but Austin's overall transit network is not sufficient for most daily needs without a car.

Start at least 60 to 90 days before your program start date. Austin's rental market moves fast, and listings in desirable neighborhoods near the school rarely stay available for more than one to two weeks. If your program starts in late summer, you will be searching during the most competitive window of the year.

Standard leases in Austin run 12 months, though 6-month and month-to-month options exist at a price premium. Because cosmetology programs have defined end dates, some students prefer shorter-term leases even at higher monthly rates to avoid being locked in after graduation. Ask landlords about lease-break terms before signing.

Hyde Park, Crestview, and North Shoal Creek are established residential neighborhoods with low to moderate crime levels. North Loop has improved significantly over the past decade. East Austin varies by block, so checking Austin's public crime mapping tool before committing to a specific address is a smart step.

Utilities are rarely included in Austin rentals. Budget separately for electricity, water, and internet. Austin's summers are extremely hot, and air conditioning costs from May through September can run $100 to $200 per month or more in older buildings without modern insulation.

Yes. Austin has an active roommate and sublet market driven by the large UT Austin student population and the tech sector's transient workforce. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and co-living platforms all have Austin-specific listings. Aveda students with shorter programs often find subletting from a UT student who is studying abroad to be a cost-effective option.