I am planning to move to Austin, TX, and I wonder what part of the city is best to move into? Recommendations?

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In a little while I'd be out of the service and planning to move to Austin, TX. I have never been there (I used to live in Dallas, TX though) and I do not have friends in that city either. It's going to be a new experience for me. I need some recommendations of good neighborhoods in the city to move into. I'm planning to rent an apartment and I have my own transportation.

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It depends on what you're used to and what sort of lifestyle that you're looking for. I love South Austin. It's close to downtown, and has all sorts of funky and eclectic shops and restaurants.

North Austin and Northwest Austin are more modern, and probably have a wider array of apartments and complexes in different price tiers.

The apartments in these areas might be good for you, as many are geared toward young single students and professionals. Some activities include poolside BBQ's and parties so that you can get to know your neighbors.

Check out an online apartment locationg site, or www.austinchronicle.com You can tour apartments and areas virtually, and get a sense of what it's going to cost before you ever set foot in town.

Austin's a great city. You'll have fun, and it's easy to make friends there.

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Recently moved from Austin, and missing it.