Pearl Street Co-op
Photo: College HousesRooms for 2026–27
What it costs$7,360
- Rent for the lease
- $4,550
- Monthly fees
- $2,750
- Admin fee
- $60
- Lease dates
- Aug 22, 2026–May 14, 2027
- Estimated total
- $7,360
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 campus12–19 min walk
- Walk
- 12–19 min to the UT Tower
Where it is2000 Pearl St
2000 Pearl St, Austin, TX 78705
What residents said3 reports
Most mentioned: Cleanliness, Co-op life, Amenities
A brief comment described Pearl Street's shared areas as dirty and mentioned its pool.
A commenter described sticky common areas after parties and uneven participation in cleaning labor, while acknowledging that residents can enjoy these co-ops.
A student who spent summers at Taos and Pearl Street described friendships formed through shared cooking, cleaning and house decision-making.
3 unverified reports from Reddit and The Scripps Voice, summarized here.
The buildingNot in a floodplain
- Flood risk
- Not in a floodplain
City complaintsNone found since 2016
No city complaints match this address since 2016.
Repairs and permits4 jobs since 2016
6 city permits match this address since 2016, covering 4 jobs. Three were issued in the last two years. Two were for shared spaces or shops, not apartments.
Latest repairs and renovations
- Jul 2025Plumbing “Remove and replace heating boiler - Mechanical room”Permit on the city’s site
- Apr 2018Heating and AC “Replacement of an existing 20 ton for commercial property”Permit on the city’s site
- Jun 2017Electrical “Emergency repair for replacing damaged feeder and panel”Permit on the city’s site
- May 2016Building “Non-Structural re-roof to existing Commercial Building (Must Comply With City Of Austin Energy…”Permit on the city’s site
Ask when the AC and water heater in the unit you’d rent were last replaced.
Crime nearby65 reports in a year
Austin police logged 65 reports in this census block group in the past year. Typical count near listed places: 86 reports.
- Thefts
- 25
- Car thefts
- 3
- Burglaries
- 5
- Violent crimes
- 1
- Other reports
- 31
Ask how the front door locks and where packages go. West Campus crime and safety
Questions before signing
- Can you see the exact unit you’d rent before you sign, and walk through it with someone at move-in?
- Is your lease individual, or are you responsible for your roommates’ rent?
Crest at Pearl
Torre
Lark AustinSources. 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.
$730 a payment per person$7,360 for the lease