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The Castilian

West Campus · 2–9 min walk to the Tower · 10 payments

Rooms for 2027–28

What it costs$17,240
Rent for the lease
$16,690
Admin fee
$250
Application fee
$300
Estimated total
$17,240

Renters insurance isn’t listed. Ask The Castilian.

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
Laundry
In the building

Parking isn’t listed. Ask the leasing office.

Getting to campus2–9 min walk
Walk
2–9 min to the UT Tower

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Where it is2323 San Antonio St

2323 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78705

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What residents said2 reports

Most mentioned: Amenities, Food, Maintenance

  • A former Castilian resident enjoyed its social atmosphere and considered it calmer and better value than Callaway, while describing both as similar freshman experiences.

    Reddit · Mar 2021

  • A former top-floor Castilian resident reported elevator problems and uncomfortable seasonal temperatures, and disliked the food.

    Reddit

2 unverified reports from Reddit, summarized here.

The building6
Elevators
6
Flood risk
Not in a floodplain
City complaints12 complaints

12 city complaints match this address since 2016, 11 of them about the building’s condition. None are open now. Four came in the last two years.

Latest complaints

Building conditionSep 16, 2026
Closed after 36 days
Building conditionJun 26, 2026
Closed after 20 days
Building conditionMay 23, 2026
Closed after 5 days
Zoning or useAug 18, 2025
Closed after 7 days
Building conditionNov 28, 2023
Closed in a day
Repairs and permits11 jobs since 2016

28 city permits match this address since 2016, covering 11 jobs. Nine were issued in the last two years. One was for shared spaces or shops, not apartments.

Latest repairs and renovations

Ask when the AC in the unit you’d rent was last replaced.

Crime nearby112 reports in a year

Austin police logged 112 reports in this census block group in the past year. Typical count near listed places: 86 reports.

Thefts
52
Car thefts
3
Burglaries
6
Violent crimes
2
Other reports
49

Ask how the front door and garage lock, and where packages go. West Campus crime and safety

Questions before signing
  1. Can you see the exact unit you’d rent before you sign, and walk through it with someone at move-in?
  2. How do you report a repair, and how fast does the leasing office usually fix it?
  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.

$1,669–$1,719 a payment per person$17,240 in listed lease costs

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