Austin has a wide selection of apartments, duplexes, and houses with different rules that apply to each. You should always know what your getting into and the pros - cons of renting.
Renting has can make the best option if your starting out on your own, young and single. You don't have responsibility for repairs, maintenance, and other aspects of home ownership that can be both costly and time-consuming. Apartment complexes generally have facilities you like, such as pools, tennis courts, and a gym.
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Renting an apartment provides flexibility and allows for changes in your life to not over burden your living arrangments. This also leads to the benefit of needing a small amount of money upfront. Most rentals require a security deposit (usually only a month's rent), which is very small compared to that needed for a buying a home.