Who wouldn’t want to live in a luxury penthouse? With sky-high views and extravagant amenities, Austin penthouses will make you feel like you have a private oasis at your fingertips every day of the week. If you’re ready to explore penthouse living in Austin, take a look at our round-up below of the best skyline living the city has to offer. See something you can’t live without? Wondering how much penthouses are? Our team at AptAmigo can help you with stress-free penthouse apartment hunting.
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Best Penthouses in Austin, TX
Hanover Republic Square
Address: 303 W 5th St, Austin, TX
Neighborhood: Downtown
Rent: $12,000 – $13,700/month for a penthouse
Why We Love It:
Located in Downtown Austin, Hanover Republic Square offers sky-high living with convenient access to the entire city. This 45-story high-rise building contains 310 luxury apartments, including six penthouse floor plans with chef-inspired kitchens, spacious bedrooms, walk-in closets, and outdoor spaces to take in sweeping views of the city. All of the penthouse floor plans include 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, ranging from just over 2,500 square feet to about 3,200 square feet.
A rental at Hanover Republic Square is ideal for apartment hunters who appreciate designer finishes. Apartments come with custom Italian cabinetry, airy floor-to-ceiling windows, gorgeous built-in shelves and desks, and warm wood-style flooring in every unit. But, the best part? The hotel-inspired amenities will make you feel like you’re on vacation year-round: outdoor swimming on the 44th floor, a rooftop lounge with space for entertaining, elevated green space with fireplace seating, and concierge dry-cleaning services are all available on-site.
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Alexan Waterloo
Address: 700 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Neighborhood: Downtown
Rent: $5,000 – $18,000/month for a penthouse
Why We Love It:
If you’re looking for the best penthouses in Austin, Alexan Waterloo belongs on your list. Offering 2- and 3-bedroom options, every penthouse at the Alexan includes incredible outdoor spaces for surveying the views of downtown Austin. Every unit is designed to serve as the perfect backdrop for your personal style, with sleek glass enclosures surrounding large soaking bathtubs, warm wooden cabinets and quartz countertops in kitchens built for cooking, and neutral tile and wood flooring throughout the units.
The Alexan comes with plenty of options for community living, so if you’re ready to mingle in the city, this could be the ideal spot for you. Between the rooftop pool and grilling areas, a resident clubhouse, co-working spaces, and an on-site pet park, the amenities in this sky-high building are perfect for getting to know your neighbors.
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Ashton Austin
Address: 101 Colorado St, Austin, TX
Neighborhood: Downtown
Rent: $5,500 – $12,000/month for a penthouse
Why We Love It:
The 36-story Ashton Austin building provides unobstructed views of downtown Austin and beyond, including Ladybird Lake and the Hill Country. While plenty of Austin penthouses are built for sleek, contemporary tastes, the Ashton Austin prides itself on timeless modern sophistication. Each luxury penthouse has spacious spa-inspired bathrooms, hardwood and travertine flooring throughout, and open kitchens with European-style cabinetry and Jenn-air appliances. With 10-foot ceilings and large balconies available, penthouse living in the Ashton Austin is truly extravagant and an ideal way to take in the sights of Austin and the surrounding areas — all without leaving home.
Plus, when it comes to amenities, this building certainly keeps up with other high-end apartment residences. Community features include a resident clubhouse, coffee bar, wine storage, and coveted private garage spaces. Residents can also enjoy a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor cabanas with lounge seating and televisions, rooftop pool and hot tub access, and an aqua lounge for entertaining guests. Although there’s plenty to do in Austin, this kind of luxury living makes residents want to stay in for the night again and again.
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Gables Republic Square
Address: 401 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Neighborhood: Downtown
Rent: $5,000 – $6,000/month for a penthouse
Why We Love It:
This chic boutique apartment building teamed up with one of Austin’s unique hotels to create a vibrant, bustling atmosphere right at home. Located in downtown Austin’s warehouse district, these in-demand apartments are just a short walk from 6th Street nightlife, the Republic Square farmers’ market, and everything else the heart of the city has to offer.
And the penthouses? Don’t get us started. Gables offers a variety of floor plans, but they all have one thing in common – absolute luxury. Think warehouse-style windows to maximize natural lighting, balconies with gorgeous views of downtown Austin and the surrounding areas, dark wood features and vintage-inspired tile to give your apartment character, and marble surfaces in every bathroom. The community amenities are just as impressive, including a rooftop pool, hot tub, and fire pit; community events where you can meet your neighbors; a fully equipped business center for remote work; and a record room complete with a vinyl library.
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Found an Austin Penthouse You Love?
The penthouses in Austin are nothing short of utter opulence in the perfect location. If you want to learn more about luxury living in Texas’ hottest city, check out our list of apartments with the best views in Austin, or this round-up of Austin apartments with the best pools.
Wondering how much penthouses are to rent? Reach out to AptAmigo to learn more. Austin has one of the most competitive rental markets in the country, and our team of experts is here to help you navigate the rush and find your ideal place to live. Contact one of our local guides to learn more about apartment tours and how working with AptAmigo can lead you to your dream home.
* The original version of this article was first published on December 25, 2023.
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