Apartment Locating · Entire Austin Metro
Find Your Perfect Apartment in Austin
Apartment hunting in Austin can be overwhelming: hundreds of communities, limited availability, and constantly shifting pricing. Come get a free consultation. We do the searching, you do the choosing.
The Apartment Locating Process
Free Consultation
Tell us your ideal location, budget, move-in date, and must-haves. We'll talk through the options and build a search plan that fits your timeline.
Curated Search
We'll search hundreds of apartment communities across the Austin metro to find the best matches for your budget, lifestyle, and move-in timeline.
Community Tours
We'll schedule tours at your top choices and accompany you, so you can ask the right questions, compare properties, and make a confident decision.
Application Support
We'll walk you through the application process and help you gather the documents you need: income verification, ID, and rental history, for the strongest possible application.
Approval Process
We'll guide you through the approval process and help if any additional information is requested.
Move-In Ready
From approval to key collection, we'll coordinate with the property to make your move-in as smooth as possible.
What Apartments Typically Require
Knowing the standard Texas rental criteria before you apply puts you in the strongest position and helps avoid surprises.
Income Requirement
Most apartments require gross monthly income of at least 3× the monthly rent. For a $1,200/month apartment, that means $3,600+ in gross monthly income. Co-signers may be accepted if income falls short.
Security Deposit
Security deposits typically equal one month's rent but vary by property. Some communities offer move-in specials that waive or reduce the deposit. Always confirm before applying.
Credit Check
Apartment communities run a credit check on all adult applicants. Most look for a 600+ credit score. Low credit may be offset by a larger deposit, a co-signer, or proof of strong income.
Rental History
No prior evictions and positive landlord references are typically required. A single eviction record can make qualifying difficult. Honesty upfront is always the best approach.
Background Check
A background check is standard for all adults on the lease (18+). Policies vary by community, some communities have more flexible screening criteria than others.
Pet Policy
Pet-friendly apartments usually charge a non-refundable pet fee ($200–$500) and monthly pet rent ($25–$75). Some communities have breed and weight limits. We'll filter your search to pet-friendly options if needed.
Why Use De Luna Realty to Find Your Apartment
- Free consultation, no obligation, no pressure
- Bilingual service in English or Spanish
- Access to hundreds of Austin-area apartment communities at once
- We know which communities have current availability and move-in specials
- Application and lease guidance every step of the way
- Personal attention, you're talking to a person, not a website form
Find Your Apartment
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll get to work.