Sorry for the bump. Just got into UT as a transfer student. Moving here from Long Beach in Fall. Looking for anyone with leads on an apartment or needs a roomate around that time. Leads on jobs, suggestions on good areas to look for places, or you can tell me to fuck off and I'll understand. I know this site isn't craigslist but I can't leave any stones left unturned. Thanks in advance!
1st off, welcome to Austin. Depending on your taste there are some cool areas near the UT area. I like the North Loop neighborhood, just a couple miles north of the campus. It's a little hipster'ish but there's a cool little skate shop there (Apparition), usually lots of pretty girls strolling around, and rent was reasonable last time I looked. I'd say stop by the shop, let them know you're new to town and ask about spots. Just a short drive from the shop there's the Patterson park mini-ramp and some fun ledges in the park across the street. Pretty much the rule in any new city is go to the shops and ask around.
If you ever find yourself up in the NW area stop by Hobo's Skate Shack in Cedar Park. Also a group of really stand-up dudes. Just steer clear of TekGnar. Fuck that place.
When I was going to scout the city before moving here I actually found a lot of promising housing shares on craigslist. I think noting in my add that I was a skateboarder helped filter the responses so the ones I did get were more on my level.
Good luck man. Austin is a rad place with a great skate community, tons of good spots, and several sick parks.
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