908 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78751
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  • 127 sqft room

908 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78751

North Loop
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Single-Family Home
Garage
No Pets
Dishwasher
Washer, Dryer
$475 deposit
Heat Pump & Central Air

Local Information

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Room Description

1 room available in a chill, plant-filled, academic-friendly house near UT - perfect for students or young professionals.

For more photos/details, please message me and I'm happy to send you a presentation I put together!

**Room Details

10'0" x 12'9"
- Furnished closet
- 1 window (large)
- Shared bathroom with Front Bedroom

Shared Spaces:
- Kitchen: Fully stocked and furnished. New appliances, full gas range, vent hood, etc
- Living room
- Dining room
- Front/back patios
- Detached back studio (workout and crafting space): This space is a bit in flux - happy to help you set up a desk back there as well. Workout space currently has a modest but growing collection of free-weights, weight bench, etc (feel free to use)

Amenities:
- Three-car driveway (no fee)
- New Washer/Dryer
- Heat-pump AC/Heating
- Attic Storage
- Google Fiber Wifi (and extenders)
- Wine/beverages fridges: one in kitchen, one in back studio

The roommates:
Both second-year PhD students at UT in biomedical engineering and our robot vacuum butler Geronimo.

Lifestyle: One early bird and one night owl, but we're both up early for classes/work. We try and keep things as quiet as possible at night to be conscientious of other's schedules.

Social: Our house enjoys living and interacting with roommates, being friends is an important part of living with somebody for us. We like to share common spaces, feel like they're open to all and accessible is a priority of ours. We also believe that being friends and comfortable around one another helps us keep each other accountable in a way that doesn't introduce stress or anxiety.

Cleanliness: We like maintaining a clean and organized space - Geronimo helps a lot with this, but we value tidying up common spaces, putting away dishes, etc.

Vibes: This is definitely more of a cozy "home" than a party house, but socializing and hosting events is something we encourage and enjoy (as long as everybody is comfortable with them)

Prospective Roommates:
Practical Expectations
- Rent paid on time
- Clean, organized and conscious of shared spaces
- Respect quiet hours
- References available upon request
- Male or Female - have lived with both. Our previous roommate was female, things worked well. She is happy to chat/provide a reference upon request.

Personality/vibe:
- Communicative, friendly
- Students or young-professionals preferred

Location:
- Adjacent to Airport Blvd, easy access to avoid I-35 traffic

Distance to UT Campus:
- Bus: ~20 minute commute (9 minute walk to #7 (Duval/51st), 9 minute ride to campus)
- Bike/Scooter/etc: ~15-20 minutes
- Car: 8 minutes
- Walking in mid-August with a flat: ~1 hour, don't ask me how I know :)

Local Amenities:
- Groceries: HEB Muller (1 mile), HEB Red River (1 mile, on the way home from UT) Sprouts (0.5 mile), Red River Market (1.7 miles, on the way home from UT), some other smaller grocery stores but they're all kinda expensive in my experience
- Restaurants in North Loop ( 1 mile): Kome Sushi, Rose Garden, Homeslice Pizza, Tyson's Tacos, P Thai's, In-n-Out, Figure 8 Coffee, Mesa Tacos, Donkey Mo's, Casey's New Orleans Snowballs, Jewboy Burgers Flightpath Coffeehouse,
- Restaurants in Muller ( 1 mile): Chi'Lantro, Kebab shop, Jet's Pizza, Starbucks, Bento Teppanyaki, Chipotle, Ike's Sandwiches, Paco's Tacos, Poke House, Spinning Buns Burger Spot, Halal Corner & Halal Wings and more
- Pubs/Bars walkable distance ( 1 mile): Flourish Plant and Wine Bar, Barfly's, Foreign & Domestic, DrinkWell, Workhorse Bar, The Tigress Pub, The Rose Garden, Carousel Lounge (BYOB), Knomad Bar
- Fun spots I like: Austin Pets Alive Thrift Store (1 block), Top Drawer Thrift (3 blocks), Room Service Vintage, Stitches Vintage, We Luv Video

Utilities:
Aidan (live-in landlord) covers all static/non-changing utilities (WiFi, misc fees, waste disposal services).
Variable utilities are split between all roommates (electricity, water, wastewater, gas) Happy to break down current costs (to help you estimate monthly expenses)!

Lease terms are generally fixed for at least 9 months, with month-to-month after that.

Housemate Description

Aidan (live-in landlord)
Second year PhD student at UT Austin.
Current Housemates: 2 male
Current Pets: 0 cats, 0 dogs
Preferred New Housemate: no preference
Listed by: Property Owner

Details for 908 E 51st St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
Room & Shared Space
Room is not furnishedShared space is furnished

Days on Market

Days on Market: Just Listed

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowDeposit: $475Utilities Share: I (Aidan) cover all static/non-changing utilities (WiFi, misc fees, waste disposal services). Variable utilities are split between all roommates (electricity, water, gas, etc.) Happy to break down current costs (to help you estimate monthly expenses)!

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Detached Garage Off Street, On Site

Policies and fees

Pet policy

Dogs
Not allowed
Cats
Not allowed
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What Locals Say about North Loop

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  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 45 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say kids play outside

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "Affordable and quiet for the most part. Gets shady as you head towards 290, very nice people, rent should stay affordable "
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  • Aelessner
    "North Loop is awesome. Friendly neighbors, walking distance to groceries, restaurants and bars. The best trick or treating is 10 blocks away. Love Hyde Park/ North Loop. "
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  • Brenda F.
    "come to know others dogs by name. It's a great place to live. We have been here three years now. On the negative side, we could use more transit in the area."
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  • Oliviatlavender
    "This neighborhood is very friendly and nice; everyone is always walking their dogs. The only downside is it’s a bit loud because of Koenig but it’s definitely not the noisiest of austin neighborhoods. Overall the neighborhood is safe as well, wouldn’t walk at night but that’s just because there aren’t many streetlights!"
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  • Janet
    "The streets are semi-high traffic. There's a lot of through traffic traveling between two busy streets. "
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  • Angela H.
    "There are very fast buses that run down Duval st. Not super safe for kids in the regard. Very quiet and dog friendly."
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  • Valerie K.
    "It’s like the old Austin hip and groovy. Plus I can get anywhere fast any highway. It’s affordable and nice neighborhood "
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    "We have block parties regularly as well as ongoing neighborly interaction. Additionally, we have many small businesses nearby that enable community culture "
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    "It’s older and quiet and there’s lots of independent businesses (including restaurants and shops) within walking distance. There are two coffee shops that are easy to get to that I live. "
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  • Grace T.
    "I see people walking their dogs around all the time! And a lot of the nearby restaurants and bars are outdoor-dog-friendly. There are so many places to walk your dogs—a lot of trails, open fields, and parks. I'm not sure if there is a designated dog park nearby, though, and not all of the neighborhood streets have sidewalks."
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    "This neighborhood is dog-friendly, and there are sidewalks for dog walking. Many local bars welcome pets, too."
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  • Jan S.
    "Dog owners will love the company of many other dog walkers on the street. Although we don't have parks or dog parks, there is a triangle of parkland that we in the neighborhood developed and maintain, where people take their dogs to play frisbee, etc."
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    "There are a few parks here, which is a great feature for dog owners. Also we have special events for dogs."
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  • Jennifer L.
    "Its combination of students and long-term residents, as well as working-class renters, makes it unique. Plus its hip boutiques, food stands, restaurants, and bars."
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  • Stacy Y.
    "Highlights are the amazing variety of restaurants, quirky/independently owned thriving businesses, proximity to downtown, and affordable housing. The North Loop Ave drag is amazing, with all its shops, restaurants, and bars. There are so many people out and about strolling up and down North Loop all the way from Lamar."
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  • Grace T.
    "North Loop has an even mix of the reasons people love Austin! It's also great because you're close to all the fun areas, but without all the noise and chaos. There's a lot of nature—parks, trails, fields—plus bars, fun shops, and restaurants."
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  • Debra L.
    "The houses are a mix of Old Austin and new houses being built. It is easy to get onto MoPac and just 8 minutes away from the city. The area is heavily wooded and filled with deer."
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    "This neighborhood has a huge amount of vintage stores, record shops, and coffee places. It's definitely a leader in keeping the city weird and special."
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  • Debra L.
    "Easy, peasy. Even if MoPac is at a standstill, I can still make it into downtown Austin in 15 minutes, or I can shoot down Balcones."
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  • Jennifer L.
    "It's very easy to hop on a bus from here. I wouldn't want to drive, as traffic can get pretty bad. A lot of people drive through this neighborhood to get to major Austin streets."
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    "Usually I commute by car, but this neighborhood has good public transport. Also sometimes it's nice to take a bike."
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    "While there are single-family homes and parks, this neighborhood seems to be geared to and more populated by single and/or childless 30somethings."
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    "This is a safe and calm part of the city."
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  • Grace T.
    "It is very safe and offers very affordable living for a place that's still close to everything in Austin! There are also schools nearby. The age demographics are very mixed, from older college/grad students to families. It's about an eight-minute drive to two different H-E-B groceries or to the Wheatsville co-op, which has organic/specialty groceries."
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  • Debra L.
    "The houses still have large lots from back in the '60s and '70s, and the schools are great. There's Doss, Highland Park, and Pillow Elementary. For middle school, you can choose from Murchasion and Lamar Middle School. The high schools in the area are Anderson and McCallum."
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  • Jan S.
    "There are two elementary schools within walking distance."
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  • Debbie S.
    "Central to everything Austin. This is the true Austin with access to shopping, parks, restaurants, in a quiet location."
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    "I'm not sure why anyone would say there are sketchy areas near here - Austin is an incredibly safe city. This area is also next to one of the better high schools in Austin (none of the public high schools are particularly terrific). There is also a fair amount of stuff on North Loop, which is nice and I imagine that Highland Mall will eventually be developed thus making this area very desirable. The only downside is that the closest grocery store is one of the less nice ones and it's not all that close."
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908 E 51st St, Austin, TX is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,406 sqft single-family home. 908 E 51st St is located in North Loop, Austin. 908 E 51st St was listed for rent for $950/month on Nov 10, 2026.