West University is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Austin with 15,358 residents.
West University has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.
Nearby neighborhoods: North University, Windsor Road, Old Enfield, University of Texas-Austin, Hancock, Rosedale and Downtown.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Littlefield Fountain
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion
Most errands can be accomplished on foot in West University Austin.
West University is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Austin with a Walk Score of 87.
Find apartments in Austin's most walkable neighborhoods: Downtown, West University and University of Texas-Austin.
Compare West University to other Austin neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown | 90 | 68 | 93 |
| 2 | West University | 87 | 63 | 91 |
| 3 | University of Texas-Austin | 86 | 72 | 94 |
| 4 | North University | 85 | 63 | 97 |
There are about 191 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in West University.
People in West University can walk to an average of 17 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Drag
Many nearby public transportation options. Find West University Austin apartments for rent near public transit.
West University has good public transportation and about 15 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from West University on public transit.
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
West University has less personal crime and more property crime per person than the Austin average.
West University Crime Rate
Compared to all Austin neighborhoods.
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GUADALUPE/27TH STREET
University Co-Op
GUADALUPE/W. 21ST STREET
26TH/RIO GRANDE
West University is full of both bustling apartment complexes and beautiful, sprawling mansions, such as the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs.
Lauren
on Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion
Large homes like this fraternity house can be found in North University.
Lauren
on GUADALUPE/27TH STREET
This iconic place is tucked away in the middle of West University. Almost as famous as the city of Austin itself, this friendly frog greets students as they walk through West University on their way to campus.
Lauren
on GUADALUPE/W. 21ST STREET
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on Littlefield Fountain