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Windsor Park, Austin: Mid-Century Houses and Lower-Cost Apartments in 78723
Windsor Park is a mid-century neighborhood in northeast Austin, ZIP 78723, laid out from the 1950s between I-35, US 290, Manor Road and East 51st Street. About 51 percent of households rent and apartments averaged about $1,370 a month (RentCafe, July 2026); Zillow's typical home value was about $522,500 (accessed September 2026).
How is Windsor Park laid out, and what are its edges?
Windsor Park sits between I-35 on the west, US 290 on the north, Manor Road on the east and East 51st Street on the south, on curving blocks platted from the 1950s along Tannehill Branch Creek.
The neighborhood's broad, looping blocks read very differently from the grid next door in Mueller, and some agents draw the western edge at Berkman Drive.
The corner where US 290 meets I-35 gives the neighborhood direct highway access in two directions, and US 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) is just past the eastern side.
Why do renters compare Windsor Park with nearby Mueller?
Windsor Park apartments averaged about $1,370 a month in RentCafe data updated July 27, 2026, against about $2,270 in Mueller (August 31, 2026), about a mile away.
Table: Windsor Park average apartment rent by unit size, RentCafe data updated July 27, 2026.
| Unit size | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | about $980 |
| One-bedroom | about $1,340 |
| Two-bedroom | about $1,425 |
The trade-off is building age and format. Most of the neighborhood was built between 1940 and 1970 (Homes.com, accessed September 2026), and the rental supply includes houses and duplexes alongside apartment communities. For a leasing search, that means two different workflows: comparing managed communities on specials and fees, and screening house rentals on lease terms and maintenance responsibility. Imperium Sky Realty handles the community side at no cost to the renter and can walk you through what to ask on a house lease.
What kind of house does a Windsor Park purchase usually involve?
Most Windsor Park homes were built between 1940 and 1970 (Homes.com, accessed September 2026), and the common profile is a single-story ranch of about three bedrooms and two baths, around 1,470 square feet, on a lot near a fifth of an acre (Austin Real Estate Homes Blog, accessed September 2026).
Carports and garages are both common, and some lots have been rebuilt with newer houses.
Typical values were in the low-to-mid $500,000s depending on the data source (Zillow typical home value $522,539 and NeighborhoodScout median $551,615, both accessed September 2026). For buyers, the main diligence items on houses of this age are:
- Foundation condition and any past repair documentation.
- Electrical panel and wiring updates.
- Sewer line age and condition, which a camera inspection can check.
- Whether additions were permitted.
Our agents can help schedule inspections and read seller disclosures on older housing stock.
How long is the drive to Downtown or The Domain from Windsor Park?
Windsor Park is roughly 10 minutes from downtown Austin by car (Austin Real Estate Homes Blog, accessed September 2026, off-peak); no published rush-hour figure to downtown or The Domain was found as of September 2026.
The Domain is north via I-35 or US 183. For transit, CapMetro Rapid 800 stops along Berkman Drive on the Mueller side, and Rapid 837 runs along Manor Road toward downtown.
What employers and parks are near Windsor Park?
Troublemaker Studios and the Central Texas Emergency Command Center sit on Windsor Park's edge, and Dell Children's Medical Center in Mueller is about a mile away (Austin Real Estate Homes Blog, accessed September 2026).
UT Austin and downtown are a short drive southwest. Bartholomew District Park serves the south side of the neighborhood with ball fields, a splash area, picnic tables and a playscape, and Mueller's Lake Park and greenways are within about a mile.
What should renters and buyers check before signing in Windsor Park?
For a Windsor Park apartment, compare the effective rent after specials, the fees billed on top of rent and the renewal terms.
For a house lease, get in writing who handles yard care, pest control and appliance repair, and whether the owner allows pets. For a purchase, ask for the seller's disclosure early and schedule inspections within the option period so you have time to negotiate repairs.
Crime statistics for Windsor Park are published by the Austin Police Department; we link the same public source for every area we serve.
Which district covers Windsor Park schools?
Windsor Park is in the Austin Independent School District. Confirm current campus assignments for any address directly with Austin ISD.
Windsor Park FAQs
How far is Windsor Park from I-35 and US 290?
Windsor Park touches both highways: its northwest corner is the I-35 and US 290 interchange in northeast Austin.
What do one-bedroom apartments rent for in Windsor Park?
One-bedroom apartments in Windsor Park averaged about $1,340 a month in RentCafe data updated July 27, 2026; studios averaged about $980 and two-bedrooms about $1,425.
What era are most Windsor Park houses from?
Most Windsor Park houses were built between 1940 and 1970, with single-story ranch and contemporary designs the most common styles.
What public park is closest to south Windsor Park?
Bartholomew District Park, on the south side of Windsor Park, has ball fields, a splash area, picnic tables and a playscape.
Which ISD covers Windsor Park?
Windsor Park is inside the Austin Independent School District boundary.
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