Austin offers neighborhoods with different combinations of local businesses, campus connections, parks, and entertainment. Villas of La Costa is in the St. Johns area of Northeast Austin, where I-35 and nearby streets connect the community to several parts of the city. Here are four areas to compare when exploring apartments in Austin.

St. Johns

St. Johns sits in Northeast Austin near I-35, Highway 183, and Highway 290. Villas of La Costa is located at 1016 Camino La Costa and offers one- and two-bedroom apartments with two swimming pools and a fitness center. The neighborhood also connects with shopping along North Lamar Boulevard and the redevelopment taking place around the St. John site.

Highland

Highland is home to Austin Community College’s Highland Campus and the surrounding Airport Boulevard corridor. Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields offer outdoor space, while nearby shops and restaurants add stops for a meal or an errand. The area brings education, neighborhood recreation, and retail together north of central Austin.

North Loop

North Loop has an established collection of neighborhood storefronts, restaurants, and residential streets. North Loop Boulevard is known for its independent businesses and gives the area a different feel from the larger commercial corridors to the north. The neighborhood is another option to explore when comparing central and North Austin locations.

Mueller

Mueller combines retail, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions in a planned mixed-use district. Aldrich Street is a destination for dining and shopping, while Mueller Lake Park provides open space and walking paths. The Thinkery adds a museum option within the neighborhood, giving Mueller a wide range of places to visit.

Austin combines university life, Texas history, live entertainment, and outdoor destinations across an active metro area. From Villas of La Costa in St. Johns, major roads connect Northeast Austin with the University of Texas, downtown, and the city’s wider mix of destinations.

Austin Music and Cultural Venues

The city’s live music reputation is reflected in performance spaces throughout downtown and beyond. The Paramount Theatre hosts a range of events in a historic downtown setting, while the Moody Center brings concerts and other programming to the University of Texas campus. Museums such as the Bullock Texas State History Museum provide another way to spend an afternoon.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park offers trails and wooded outdoor space in North Austin. Mueller Lake Park provides a landscaped setting for walking and relaxing, while Zilker Metropolitan Park offers recreation near Lady Bird Lake. With parks in different parts of the city, residents can choose between a neighborhood outing and a longer day outside.

Universities and Local Institutions

The University of Texas at Austin is a major educational and cultural landmark, with museums, sports, and campus events. Austin Community College’s Highland Campus adds another higher education destination closer to the St. Johns area. State government offices and healthcare institutions also shape the city’s employment landscape.

Neighborhood Shopping and Regional Access

The Linc and Mueller bring shopping and dining choices to the North and East Austin area. Downtown provides a broader selection of restaurants, music venues, and museums. I-35, Highway 183, and Highway 290 serve the region, helping connect these different districts without treating them as one neighborhood.

From the St. Johns neighborhood, Villas of La Costa provides a starting point for exploring Austin’s parks, shopping districts, museums, and entertainment destinations. Local favorites and destinations around the city include:

· The Linc

· Mueller Lake Park

· Aldrich Street at Mueller

· Thinkery

· Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

· Highland Neighborhood Park and Reznicek Fields

· Bullock Texas State History Museum

· Blanton Museum of Art

· LBJ Presidential Library

· Texas State Capitol

· Paramount Theatre

· Zilker Metropolitan Park

Villas of La Costa is in Northeast Austin, with routes toward the University of Texas campus, Austin Community College Highland, and government and healthcare workplaces across the city. Major employers and institutions in Austin and the surrounding region include:

· The University of Texas at Austin

· Austin Community College

· State of Texas government agencies

· City of Austin

· Austin Independent School District

· Ascension Seton

· St. David’s HealthCare

· Dell Technologies (Round Rock area)

· Apple (Austin campuses)

· Samsung Austin Semiconductor

· H-E-B

· Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

These organizations have workplaces in different parts of Austin and its wider region. I-35 and Highway 183 provide connections for comparing routes to individual campuses and offices.

Villas of La Costa combines one- and two-bedroom apartments with two swimming pools, athletic courts, and resident services in the St. Johns neighborhood of Austin. Select loft-style floor plans add another way to use the living space, while outdoor recreation and on-site conveniences extend beyond the apartments.

Apartment Interiors and Loft-Style Options

Apartments feature recessed lighting, ceiling fans, large walk-in closets, and central heating and air conditioning. Kitchens include a dishwasher and disposal, while electronic thermostats help with temperature adjustments. Select floor plans offer loft-style arrangements, creating a distinctive option alongside the one- and two-bedroom layouts.

Two Swimming Pools and Outdoor Recreation

The community features two outdoor swimming pools and a hot tub for time outside. Tennis and pickleball courts offer different ways to play, and a sand volleyball court adds another recreation option. These spaces make it possible to alternate between a swim, a game, and time relaxing at the community.

Fitness, Laundry, and Resident Services

A fitness center provides a space for workouts without an additional trip across Austin. On-site laundry facilities, management, and maintenance support day-to-day needs, while the community also offers controlled gate access and night patrol. A Capital Metro bus stop adds another transportation option near Villas of La Costa.

Pet-Friendly Living

Villas of La Costa welcomes pets, with up to three pets permitted per apartment under its published policy. Breed restrictions, age requirements for dogs, deposits, and fees apply. Contact the leasing office to review the current animal agreement and requirements before bringing a pet home.