Apartments Near Tesla Gigafactory Texas (Giga Texas)
Exterior of The Prescott Luxury Apartments on South Congress in Austin TX
Live Minutes from One of Austin’s Largest Employers
Gigafactory Texas put Southeast Austin on the map in a new way. Since opening in 2022, the massive Tesla manufacturing and corporate headquarters campus off Hwy 130 near Del Valle has become one of the most significant employment anchors in the Austin metro, drawing engineers, technicians, operations staff, and corporate employees from across the country. For Tesla employees, where you live relative to the Gigafactory matters. Here's what you need to know about living near Giga Texas, and which RPS Austin communities put you closest to work.
About Tesla Gigafactory Texas
Covering 2,500 acres along the Colorado River with over 10 million square feet of factory floor, Gigafactory Texas is Tesla's U.S. manufacturing hub and the home of Cybertruck. The facility also serves as Tesla's corporate headquarters, making it one of the few places in the country where manufacturing, engineering, and executive operations all occupy the same campus.
The factory produces Model Y cars for the Eastern United States and is also the main factory for the Cybertruck, the Cybercab, and the company's next-generation vehicle. It is the country's second biggest factory by size as well as the second-largest building by volume in the world after the Boeing Everett Factory.
Production is actively expanding. Tesla is currently hiring for roles at Gigafactory Texas to begin Cybercab production, with volume production potentially starting in 2026. Most of the new roles are directly related to manufacturing and include engineering and equipment technicians for areas such as drive units, battery packs, and general assembly. The Cybercab is expected to become Tesla's highest-volume vehicle, with a target of roughly two million units annually, a production scale that signals long-term, sustained hiring at the Austin campus.
Roles at Giga Texas span manufacturing, engineering, operations, energy, logistics, software, and corporate functions. The campus is one of Travis County's largest employers and a primary driver of residential and commercial growth throughout Southeast Austin and Del Valle.
Getting to Tesla Gigafactory Texas from Southeast Austin
Giga Texas sits at 12351 Tesla Road, Austin, TX 78725, just off State Highway 130 in unincorporated Travis County near Del Valle. From Southeast Austin, the primary route is straightforward:
Highway 71 (Ben White Boulevard) heading east connects directly to SH 130 and Tesla Road with no downtown crossings and minimal traffic complexity. From the Caseybridge Court corridor, the drive is approximately 15 minutes under standard conditions.
State Highway 130 serves as the final approach to the facility from the north or south, making it the most direct route for residents throughout the 78744 zip code and South Austin.
The commute from Southeast Austin to Giga Texas is one of the cleanest in the city for a major employer of this scale, no I-35 bottlenecks, no downtown navigation, just a straightforward east-to-southeast drive along Ben White and Hwy 130.
RPS Austin Communities Near Tesla Gigafactory Texas
The following five communities are listed in order of proximity to Giga Texas.
Cedar Heights Apartments
3339 Caseybridge Court, Austin, TX 78744
~9 miles from Giga Texas | ~15 min via Hwy 71 and SH 130
Cedar Heights is the closest RPS Austin community to the Tesla Gigafactory, a brand-new community positioned just off the Hwy 71 and Hwy 183 interchange in Southeast Austin. The route to Giga Texas is direct: Ben White east to SH 130 south, no highway transfers, no downtown crossings.
Modern one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes with a resort-style pool, double pickleball courts, professional fitness center, and fenced pet park.
Carson Crossing Apartments
3335 Caseybridge Court, Austin, TX 78744
~9 miles from Giga Texas | ~15 min via Hwy 71 and SH 130
Income-qualified: 40–60% AMI
Directly across from Cedar Heights, Carson Crossing offers brand-new affordable apartment homes at 40 to 60 percent AMI with the same proximity advantage to Giga Texas. For those who are income-qualified, Carson Crossing is one of the most strategically located affordable communities in the Austin market.
Spacious 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
~10 miles from Giga Texas | ~15 min via Hwy 71 and SH 130
Income-qualified: 40–60% AMI
La Cima sits about a mile further than Cedar Heights and Carson Crossing but shares essentially the same commute experience to Giga Texas via Hwy 71 and SH 130. Located in the Montopolis neighborhood of Southeast Austin, it offers income-qualified housing at 40 to 60 percent AMI with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, a resort-style pool, clubhouse, business center, and pet-friendly policies.
Ivy Heights Apartments
7013 E William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78744
~14 miles from Giga Texas | ~20–25 min via E William Cannon and Hwy 183
Ivy Heights is located near the Easton Park master-planned community on E William Cannon Drive, about 14 miles from Giga Texas via E William Cannon and Hwy 183 to SH 130. A manageable commute for residents who prioritize the lifestyle and amenities of the Easton Park corridor alongside proximity to the Gigafactory.
New 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
~16 miles from Giga Texas | ~20–25 min via I-35 and Hwy 71
The Prescott is the furthest of the five RPS Austin communities from Giga Texas but offers luxury apartment living along South Congress Avenue, minutes from Southpark Meadows and the growing SoCo retail and dining corridor. For Tesla corporate employees and engineers who prioritize a vibrant South Austin lifestyle alongside a reasonable commute, The Prescott delivers both.
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.
Giga Texas Proximity at a Glance
Drive times are approximate under standard traffic conditions via Hwy 71 and SH 130.
FAQs: Apartments Near Tesla Gigafactory Texas
What apartments are closest to Tesla Gigafactory Texas?
Cedar Heights and Carson Crossing at 3339 and 3335 Caseybridge Court in Southeast Austin are among the closest apartment communities to Giga Texas, located approximately nine miles from the facility via Highway 71 and State Highway 130, about a 15-minute drive under standard traffic conditions.
Are there affordable apartments near Tesla Gigafactory Texas?
Yes. Carson Crossing and La Cima are both income-qualified communities at 40 to 60 percent AMI located in the 78744 zip code, approximately nine to ten miles from Giga Texas. Ivy Heights offers mixed-income options approximately 14 miles from the facility.
What is the best route from Southeast Austin to Tesla Gigafactory Texas?
The most direct route from Southeast Austin is Highway 71 (Ben White Boulevard) east to State Highway 130 south, exiting at Tesla Road. The drive avoids downtown Austin entirely and is consistent in traffic timing across most hours of the day.
What roles does Tesla hire for at Giga Texas?
Giga Texas employs workers across manufacturing, engineering, operations, energy, logistics, software, and corporate functions. Current active hiring includes engineering and equipment technicians for Cybercab production, with volume production expected to begin in 2026.
Is Southeast Austin a good place to live if you work at Tesla?
Southeast Austin is the most practical residential corridor in Austin for Giga Texas employees. The area sits along Highway 71, which connects directly to SH 130 and the Gigafactory in approximately 15 minutes from the closest communities, and offers housing options across income levels, from income-qualified affordable apartments to workforce and luxury communities.
Find Your Home Near Giga Texas
Whether you're on the manufacturing floor, in engineering, or working in Tesla's corporate operations, Southeast Austin puts you close to Giga Texas without putting a premium on the commute.
Explore availability at Cedar Heights, Carson Crossing, La Cima, Ivy Heights, and The Prescott.
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