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Mueller, Austin: Apartments, Row Homes and Condos on the Old Airport Site
Mueller is a 711-acre planned neighborhood in northeast-central Austin, ZIPs 78723 and 78722, built on the former municipal airport (Wikipedia, accessed September 2026). About 51 percent of households rent, and apartments averaged about $2,270 a month, with one-bedrooms near $2,040 (RentCafe, August 2026).
Where exactly is Mueller, and what replaced the old airport?
Mueller sits between I-35, Airport Boulevard, Manor Road and East 51st Street in northeast-central Austin, on the site of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, which closed in 1999.
When the airport closed, the city turned the runways into a street grid. The former control tower still stands beside Lake Park, and the Browning Hangar, a 1940s airport building, now hosts events and markets.
The land use is deliberately mixed. Houses, row homes, condo buildings and apartment communities sit a short walk from an H-E-B, a regional retail center and a hospital campus. That mix is why Mueller comes up in both apartment searches and home searches.
What does leasing in Mueller look like right now?
As of August 31, 2026, the average apartment rent across larger Mueller buildings was about $2,270 a month (RentCafe).
Table: Mueller average apartment rent by unit size, buildings of 50+ units, RentCafe data updated August 31, 2026.
| Unit size | Average rent | Average size |
|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom | about $2,040 | about 770 sq ft |
| Two-bedroom | about $2,600 | about 1,145 sq ft |
Most of the apartment supply is in newer mid-rise buildings, many with ground-floor retail along Aldrich Street and Mueller Boulevard. Mueller's average sits above Zillow's Austin citywide average rent of about $1,995 (Zillow, accessed September 2026), so move-in specials and concessions are worth comparing building by building. Imperium Sky Realty tracks current pricing and specials across Mueller communities and books tours at the properties that match your budget, move date and floor-plan needs. Leasing through a licensed locator costs the renter nothing; the property pays the fee.
What can a buyer find in Mueller's for-sale stock?
Mueller's for-sale stock includes condominiums, row homes and townhomes, and detached houses with alley-loaded garages, from a plan of about 4,600 homes (Wikipedia, accessed September 2026).
About a quarter of Mueller's planned homes were set aside as affordable housing through shared-equity or fixed-appreciation programs (Wikipedia, accessed September 2026). Those homes carry resale and income rules, so buyers should confirm which program, if any, attaches to a listing before writing an offer. Our agents can pull the program documents and HOA details for any Mueller address.
How long is the trip from Mueller to Downtown and The Domain?
Mueller is about a 20 to 25 minute drive from downtown Austin in the morning peak and closer to 10 to 15 minutes off-peak (MoveToAustin.org, 2026 guide, accessed September 2026).
The Domain sits north via I-35 or US 183, about 10 to 15 minutes by car (LRG Realty, accessed September 2026; not stated as peak). No published rush-hour figure for Mueller to The Domain was found as of September 2026.
Transit is a real option here. Two CapMetro Rapid lines meet in Mueller: the 800 Pleasant Valley line with stops along Berkman Drive, and the 837 Expo Center line, which runs along Manor Road to Republic Square downtown. Rapid buses run about every 10 minutes on weekday daytimes (CapMetro, accessed September 2026).
Which parks and trails are inside the Mueller plan?
Mueller's parks include the 30-acre Lake Park, the Northwest and Southwest Greenways and Ella Wooten Park, with roughly 140 acres of parkland and more than 12 miles of trail in all (Austin Real Estate Homes Blog, accessed September 2026).
Lake Park wraps a lake with a loop trail and lawns. The greenways run native landscaping and water features through the neighborhood, and Ella Wooten Park has a pool, playscape and basketball court.
Which employers are close to Mueller?
Dell Children's Medical Center anchors Mueller's medical campus, alongside UT Health research facilities including the Dell Pediatric Research Institute.
The Austin Film Society's studios, the Thinkery science museum, the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center and the retail district round out the nearby workplaces. The University of Texas campus and the Capitol are a short drive southwest.
Crime statistics for Mueller are published by the Austin Police Department; we link the same public source for every area we serve.
Which school district serves Mueller?
Mueller is in the Austin Independent School District. Attendance zones are set by the district and can change, so confirm the assigned campuses for a specific address directly with Austin ISD.
Mueller FAQs
What ZIP code is Mueller in?
Mueller is mostly in ZIP 78723, with a portion in 78722. Both ZIPs sit in northeast-central Austin between I-35 and US 183.
Is there rapid transit in Mueller?
Yes. CapMetro Rapid routes 800 (Pleasant Valley) and 837 (Expo Center) both serve Mueller. The 837 connects along Manor Road to Republic Square downtown, and Rapid buses run about every 10 minutes on weekdays (CapMetro, accessed September 2026).
What is the average apartment rent in Mueller?
The average apartment rent in larger Mueller buildings was about $2,270 per month in RentCafe data updated August 31, 2026, with one-bedrooms near $2,040 and two-bedrooms near $2,600.
Which school district serves Mueller?
Mueller is served by the Austin Independent School District. Check a specific address with the district for current campus assignments.
Does Mueller include income-restricted homes for sale?
Yes. About 25 percent of Mueller's planned homes were designated affordable through shared-equity or fixed-appreciation programs, which carry eligibility and resale rules (Wikipedia, accessed September 2026). Confirm the program status of any listing before making an offer.
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