Research Guides: Real Estate and Rentals: Renting

Renters' Rights & Assistance

Austin Tenants' Council Project | Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Advice about fair housing and tenants' rights. By phone, online, or in-person.
Resources for Renters | City of Austin
Help with finding rental units, assistance with landlord issues, and more.
Affordable Housing | Housing Authority of the City of Austin
Apply for affordable housing in Austin and learn about fair housing rights.
Rental Assistance | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Get rental assistance and search for affordable Austin-area housing.
Rental Listing Scams | Federal Trade Commission
How rental scams work, how to spot and report a scam.

Renters' Rights
Includes topics such as how to break a lease, sublet an apartment, resolve roommate disputes, and more.
Every Tenant's Legal Guide
Offers practical legal information about your rights as a tenant; includes sample letters and forms.
Leases and Rental Agreements
Explains how to create a solid, binding lease; includes state-specific rules and customizable rental documents.

Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Is it the right time to buy? Use the rent or buy calculator to determine if buying or renting a home makes more financial sense.

Rentals Search | Zillow
Search for apartments, condos, houses, and townhomes.
Rentals Search | Redfin
Search for apartments, condos, houses, and townhomes.
Apartment Fees and Deposits | Angi
Learn the difference between fees and deposits.
What is an Apartment Locator? | Angi
Learn how apartment locator services work.
Austin Apartment Locator Reviews | Yelp
Reviews of Austin-area apartment locator services.