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Halstead Co-op

West Campus · 10–17 min walk to the Tower · Aug 2026–May 2027 lease · 10 payments

Rooms for 2026–27

What it costs$8,910
Rent for the lease
$6,100
Monthly fees
$2,750
Admin fee
$60
Lease dates
Aug 22, 2026–May 14, 2027
Estimated total
$8,910

Deposit

Refundable deposit: $600

UtilitiesIncluded
Electricity
Included
Water and sewer
Included
Internet
Included

Ask about the electricity cap and any overage fees.

What’s includedUtilities · Furnished
Utilities
Included
Furniture
Furnished

Parking isn’t listed. Ask the leasing office.

Getting to campus10–17 min walk
Walk
10–17 min to the UT Tower

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Where it is1905 Nueces St

1905 Nueces St, Floors 4–5, Austin, TX 78705

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What residents said3 reports

Most mentioned: Co-op life, Noise, Cleanliness

  • A resident who left in May 2025 described strong friendships and relatively few large parties, alongside enforced labor duties, worn common areas and occasional weekend noise.

    Reddit · Sep 2026

  • A former Halstead resident found it easier to make friends as a transfer student, describing a calm atmosphere with a few parties and many international residents.

    Reddit · May 2025

  • A former resident found Halstead's meals filling and generally healthy, but cautioned that the meal planner may have changed.

    Reddit · Sep 2026

3 unverified reports from Reddit, summarized here.

The buildingNot in a floodplain
Flood risk
Not in a floodplain
City complaints2 complaints · 1 open

2 city complaints match this address since 2016, both about trash, weeds, or junk outside. One is still open. Both came in the last two years.

Latest complaints

Trash or yardNov 3, 2026
Open
Trash or yardOct 12, 2026
Closed in a day
Repairs and permits1 job since 2016

4 city permits match this address since 2016, covering 1 job.

Latest repairs and renovations

Ask when the AC and water heater in the unit you’d rent were last replaced.

Crime nearby100 reports in a year

Austin police logged 100 reports in this census block group in the past year. Typical count near listed places: 86 reports.

Thefts
40
Car thefts
3
Burglaries
5
Violent crimes
3
Other reports
49

Ask how the front door locks and where packages go. West Campus crime and safety

Questions before signing
  1. What happened with the open city complaint from November 3, 2026?
  2. Can you see the exact unit you’d rent before you sign, and walk through it with someone at move-in?
  3. Is your lease individual, or are you responsible for your roommates’ rent?
Nearby with 2027–28 prices3 places

Sources. Crime: Austin police reports from the past year, grouped by area. Flood risk: FEMA flood map. City of Austin permits and complaints matched by address, January 1, 2016 to November 10, 2026. Permits authorize work. A closed case doesn’t confirm a repair.

$885 a payment per person$8,910 for the lease

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