Brentwood, Austin: A Guide to Leasing and Buying Between Burnet and Lamar

Where does Brentwood sit on the Austin map?

Brentwood runs from 45th Street north to Justin Lane between Burnet Road on the west and North Lamar Boulevard on the east, bordered by Allandale, North Loop, Crestview and Rosedale.

Allandale lies beyond Burnet Road, North Loop across North Lamar, Crestview north of Justin Lane and Rosedale south of 45th Street. Most of Brentwood was farmland until the late 1940s, and the city annexed it in 1946, so the housing dates largely from the postwar decades.

What is Arroyo Seco?

Arroyo Seco is the tree-lined street that follows Hancock Creek through the middle of Brentwood; the creek itself also carries the name Arroyo Seco. About 150 trees were planted along the street's creek median in 1993 (Wikipedia, accessed September 2026).

Arroyo Seco is the easiest way to orient yourself in Brentwood, and it leads to Brentwood Neighborhood Park at 6710 Arroyo Seco. The park covers a little over nine acres (Wikipedia, accessed September 2026) with a pool, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, a playscape, a covered pavilion, and a walking path.

Which transit lines border Brentwood?

Brentwood is bracketed by two MetroRapid lines, the 803 on Burnet Road and the 801 on North Lamar Boulevard.

The 803 connects north to The Domain and south to the University of Texas area, Downtown, and Westgate. The 801 connects north to Tech Ridge and south through Downtown to Southpark Meadows. The Crestview MetroRail station is a short trip north of Justin Lane at North Lamar and Airport Boulevard. Drivers reach Downtown via Lamar, Burnet, or MoPac.

What will I find if I am renting in Brentwood?

Brentwood's rental options fall into two groups. Along Burnet Road, North Lamar, and some secondary streets are apartment and condo buildings, many of them larger and more recent than the houses behind them. On the interior streets, rentals are mostly single-family houses and duplexes.

Average apartment rent in Brentwood was about $1,651 a month on August 31, 2026, essentially in line with the Austin average of $1,641 at that time (RentCafe). Houses typically lease for more than apartments.

What we suggest renters compare:

• Unit location relative to the 801 or 803 stops you will actually use
• Noise and traffic exposure for units that face Burnet or Lamar directly (ask to see the specific unit, not a model)
• Move-in specials, application fees, and whether utilities are billed back

Imperium Sky Realty can check live availability across Brentwood buildings and schedule tours. Ask us how our compensation works before you tour.

What should I budget to buy in Brentwood?

The median sale price in Brentwood was about $670,000 in June 2026, up about 3 percent from a year earlier (Redfin). Price varies with lot size and renovation level.

Original bungalows with modest square footage usually sit below the median, while rebuilt or expanded homes and new duplex units sit above it.

Questions worth asking on any Brentwood listing:

1. Has the home been expanded, and were the additions permitted?
2. Is the lot eligible for an additional unit under current city rules?
3. Where does the property sit relative to the Hancock Creek drainage, and what does the flood-zone map show?

A buyer's agent can pull comparable properties and help you weigh an original-condition bungalow against a remodeled one.

Crime statistics for Brentwood are published by the Austin Police Department; we link the same public source for every area we serve.

Which school district is Brentwood in?

Brentwood is in the Austin Independent School District. Confirm the assigned campus for a specific address with the district.

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