Apartments Near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA)
Aerial View of Cedar Heights Apartments in SE Austin
Live Close to AUS: Southeast Austin's Fastest-Growing Employment Hub
If you work at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, or for one of the major airlines, cargo carriers, or airport operations employers based there, where you live makes a difference in your daily life. Early departures, irregular hours, and shift-based schedules make commute time one of the most practical factors in any housing decision.
Southeast Austin is the closest residential corridor to ABIA in the city, and RPS Austin manages five communities within that corridor, ranging from income-qualified and affordable to luxury apartments. Here's what you need to know about living near the airport, why ABIA is one of the Austin area's most significant employers, and which community puts you closest to the terminal.
Why ABIA Is One of Austin's Most Important Employers
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport isn't just a place you fly out of, it's one of the largest employment engines in Central Texas. ABIA supplies over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region across aviation, logistics, hospitality, retail, ground transportation, security, and airport operations.
The airport is currently in the middle of an expansion program that will add new gates, expand the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and significantly increase capacity, bringing thousands of construction, operations, and permanent jobs to the corridor through 2030 and beyond.
The airline presence at ABIA is also growing rapidly. Southwest Airlines opened a brand-new crew base at ABIA in early 2026, creating 2,000 jobs. Delta Air Lines is expanding its Austin hub toward 150 daily flights and 2,700 to 2,800 local employees by 2031. American, United, and Alaska Airlines have all signed 10-year leases at AUS, and FedEx and UPS operate long-term cargo facilities on the grounds.
For renters employed at or near ABIA, living in Southeast Austin isn't just convenient, it's the most practical housing decision in the city.
Getting to ABIA: Routes from Southeast Austin
The two primary routes from Southeast Austin to ABIA are straightforward and avoid downtown traffic entirely:
Highway 71 (Ben White Boulevard) is the most direct route from the Caseybridge Court corridor and most of the 78744 zip code. It connects directly to Presidential Boulevard and the airport's main entrance in under 10 minutes from the closest communities.
US Highway 183 provides an alternative corridor from communities further south, connecting through the airport perimeter and eastern approaches to AUS.
Neither route requires navigating downtown Austin, which is one of Southeast Austin's most underrated commute advantages, especially early morning or late-night airport shifts.
RPS Austin Communities Near ABIA
The following five communities are listed in order of proximity to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Cedar Heights Apartments
3339 Caseybridge Court, Austin, TX 78744
~3 miles from ABIA | ~9 min drive via Hwy 71
Cedar Heights is the closest RPS Austin community to ABIA, a brand-new community just off the Hwy 71 and Hwy 183 interchange. For airport employees, the commute is as simple as it gets: straight down Ben White to Presidential Boulevard. No highways to merge, no downtown traffic, no complexity.
The community offers modern one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes with a resort-style pool, double pickleball courts, a professional fitness center, and a fenced pet park, everything you need to decompress after a shift without going anywhere.
Carson Crossing Apartments
3335 Caseybridge Court, Austin, TX 78744
~3 miles from ABIA | ~9 min drive via Hwy 71
Income-qualified: 40–60% AMI
Directly across from Cedar Heights and sharing the same proximity to ABIA, Carson Crossing offers brand-new affordable apartment homes at 40 to 60 percent AMI. For airline crew members, ground operations staff, airport retail and hospitality workers, and others working at or near ABIA who are income-qualified, Carson Crossing is one of the most strategically located affordable communities in Austin.
One-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with a resort-style pool, fitness center, business center, and fenced pet park.
La Cima Apartments
3200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
~5 miles from ABIA | ~10 min drive via Hwy 71
Income-qualified: 40–60% AMI
La Cima sits in the Montopolis neighborhood of Southeast Austin, roughly five miles from the airport via Hwy 71. It's an income-qualified community at 40 to 60 percent AMI with one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, modern finishes, a resort-style pool, clubhouse, business center, and pet-friendly policies. For airport workers looking for affordability in a central, well-connected location, La Cima offers a strong combination of price points and access.
Ivy Heights Apartments
7013 E William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78744
~8 miles from ABIA | ~15 min drive via E William Cannon and Hwy 183
Located near the Easton Park master-planned community on E William Cannon Drive, Ivy Heights sits about eight miles from ABIA. The commute to the airport follows E William Cannon to Hwy 183 and connects to the airport's eastern approach, a clean, straightforward drive with no downtown crossings.
One-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes with a resort-style pool, fenced pet park with agility course, pet spa with washing station, and select homes with private fenced backyards.
The Prescott Apartments
8200 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745
~10 miles from ABIA | ~15–20 min drive via S Congress or I-35 and Hwy 71
The Prescott is the furthest of the five RPS Austin communities from ABIA but sits along South Congress Avenue in one of South Austin's most vibrant and accessible corridors. For airport employees who prioritize the lifestyle of the SoCo neighborhood, walkable retail, dining, and entertainment within minutes of home, The Prescott offers luxury apartment living with a commute that's still well under 20 minutes in standard traffic.
Upscale one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes with a resort-style pool, professional fitness center, large, fenced pet park, and select homes with private fenced backyards.
ABIA Proximity at a Glance
| Community | Distance to ABIA | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Heights | ~3 mi | ~9 min |
| Carson Crossing | ~3 mi | ~9 min |
| La Cima | ~5 mi | ~10 min |
| Ivy Heights | ~8 mi | ~15 min |
| The Prescott | ~10 mi | ~15–20 min |
Drive times are approximate under standard traffic conditions via Hwy 71.
FAQs: Apartments Near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
What apartments are closest to ABIA? Cedar Heights and Carson Crossing at 3339 and 3335 Caseybridge Court in Southeast Austin are among the closest apartment communities to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located approximately three miles from the terminal via Highway 71, about a nine-minute drive under standard traffic conditions.
Are there affordable apartments near ABIA? Yes. Carson Crossing and La Cima are both income-qualified communities within 40 to 60 percent AMI located in Southeast Austin's 78744 zip code, approximately three to five miles from ABIA.
What airlines are based at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Southwest, Delta, American, United, and Alaska Airlines all operate at ABIA under long-term lease agreements. Southwest opened a crew base at AUS in early 2026 creating 2,000 jobs. Delta is expanding toward 150 daily flights and nearly 2,800 Austin-based employees by 2031.
Is Southeast Austin a good place to live if you work at the airport? Southeast Austin is the most practical residential corridor in Austin for ABIA employees. The area sits directly along Highway 71, which connects to the airport in under 10 minutes from the closest communities, and offers a range of housing options across income levels, from income-qualified affordable apartments to luxury communities.
How big is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as an employer? ABIA supports over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region across aviation, logistics, hospitality, retail, and operations. The airport's $5 billion expansion program is expected to generate thousands of additional jobs through 2030.
Find Your Home Near ABIA
Whether you're a pilot, flight attendant, cargo coordinator, TSA officer, airport hospitality worker, or anyone else whose livelihood runs on Austin-Bergstrom time, Southeast Austin puts you close to work without putting a premium on proximity.
Explore availability at Cedar Heights, Carson Crossing, La Cima, Ivy Heights, and The Prescott, or visit rpsaustin.com to learn more.