# New Apartments Opening Soon Austin | New Austin Apartment Team > Pre-leasing new apartments in the Austin metro with opening dates confirmed within 30 days, pre-lease specials, and move dates matched to your lease end. URL: https://newapartmentsaustin.com/opening-soon/ Opening calendar · dates confirmed within 30 days # Austin Apartments Opening Soon, With Dates Confirmed in the Last 30 Days Last updated: October 27, 2026 Prices pulled Oct 25, 2026 at 6:14 AM CT · Travis · Williamson · Hays · Bastrop · Caldwell Pre-leasing buildings in the five-county metro, each with an opening date we confirmed in the last 30 days and lined up against your current lease end. - Free to you, and your rent is the same either way - 144 new communities tracked (as of Oct 25, 2026) - Prices pulled every morning Get my shortlist [#get-shortlist →](#get-shortlist) Decode a special [#special-decoder →](#special-decoder) ![Nearly finished apartment building with a tower crane in Austin](/images/misc/tower-crane-over-a-nearly-finished-limestone-and-g.webp) Illustrative photo. Renderings on the board are labeled as renderings. - Licensed Texas brokerage Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC, TREC #562021 - Free to renters Communities pay the brokerage. Your rent is the same either way. - Prices pulled every morning Every card shows the date and time it was pulled - Score can't be bought Commission rates never affect score, sort, placement, or picks From the board ## Opening Soon: what each card shows Cards render server-side from the daily feed. Pulled Oct 25, 2026 at 6:14 AM CT. Stale prices hide; unconfirmed specials don't publish. On this view - Opening calendar with dates confirmed within 30 days - Pre-lease specials decoded to net effective and year two - Move date matched to your current lease end - Hard-hat tours or live video walks where available 144 Communities tracked Board, Oct 25, 2026 10.8 weeks Median special Board, Oct 25, 2026 $120.50 Median required fee n=12 buildings, Oct 25, 2026 +26% Year-two jump At median special, same base Rent math tool 12 vs. 15 Month Lease Calculator Compare a special on a 12-month lease against a 15-month lease on monthly cost and 24-month total. Open the calculator [/tools/lease-term-comparison/ →](/tools/lease-term-comparison/) ## What does “opening soon” mean on our board? It means a building is in pre-leasing: you can sign before the first move-in, usually from a floor plan, a model unit tour, or a hard-hat tour. We list a building here only if we confirmed its opening date with the community within the last 30 days. If you’re planning a move around a lease that ends on a set date, that 30-day rule matters to you more than any rendering. Supply of new apartments in Austin [/ →](/) is shifting. Deliveries fall from about 13,000-14,900 in 2026 to about 7,000 in 2027 (Austin Apartment Association; Northmarq). Fewer openings can mean fewer buildings competing with lease-up specials. We don’t predict prices; we show today’s dated numbers. ## How does pre-leasing work? 1. **Choose a floor plan.** Often sight unseen, from plans and a model unit. 2. **Pay a holding deposit.** The holding agreement says when it’s refundable. 3. **Sign the lease.** The lease start date is tied to the expected first move-in. 4. **Wait for the Certificate of Occupancy.** Some buildings open floors on a temporary certificate of occupancy first. 5. **Move in.** Confirm the unit is ready and amenities match what was promised. Our guide on how pre-leasing works [/guides/how-pre-leasing-works/ →](/guides/how-pre-leasing-works/) covers holds, deposits, and price locks in more detail. ## What should you ask before you pre-lease? | Question | Why it matters | | --- | --- | | What’s the confirmed first move-in date? | Your current lease end depends on it | | What happens if the unit isn’t ready? | Look for a right to cancel if the unit isn’t ready, rent credits, or interim housing | | Is the holding deposit refundable? | Terms vary by community | | Does the price lock at signing? | Rent can move before move-in under revenue management | | Which amenities open at first move-in? | The amenity opening date can trail the building | | Is the pre-lease special in writing? | Look-and-lease specials have short deadlines | ## Pre-lease now or move into an open building? It depends on your lease end, how much you value a brand-new unit, and how much delay risk you can carry. A pre-lease special and a lease-up special can look similar; compare net effective and year two on both. Rent seasonality matters too: summer is the peak leasing season and winter the low, and your renewal month follows your start month. Our pre-lease or move now [/guides/pre-lease-or-move-now/ →](/guides/pre-lease-or-move-now/) guide walks through the decision, and Lease-Ups [/lease-up-apartments/ →](/lease-up-apartments/) lists buildings open today. | | Pre-lease (opening soon) | Open building (lease-up) | | --- | --- | --- | | What you see before signing | Floor plan, model unit, or a hard-hat tour | The actual unit, in person or on a live video walk | | Move-in date | Tied to the expected first move-in; it can slip | Set when you sign | | Delay risk | Read the delay terms and holding agreement | None on the unit itself | | Amenities | May open after first move-in | Confirm what’s finished in writing | | What to compare | Net effective and year two | Net effective and year two | ## What if the move-in date slips? Construction timelines move. If your date slips, read the lease’s delay terms first. Your options usually include holding the unit, switching to an open building, or a release. We take it up with the community in writing, ask about interim housing or rent credits, and report back. The move-in date delayed [/guides/move-in-date-delayed/ →](/guides/move-in-date-delayed/) guide lists the steps. ## How we match buildings to your move date Send us your current lease end and your move-by date on the form. We line up every confirmed opening against those dates, flag buildings where a short slip would overlap your lease, and show a backup open building for each pick. If you’re moving from out of town, we can run a live video walk once your actual unit is ready to show. See Moving to Austin [/moving-to-austin/ →](/moving-to-austin/) for remote leasing. What we check ## How we verify a building that isn't open yet Hard-hat tours where available Holding deposit terms in writing Model unit vs. your actual unit Move date matched to your lease end Photos are illustrative of what we check on tours. Renderings are labeled; community photos appear only with permission and credit. Why it goes wrong ## Why pre-leasing goes sideways Problem 1 ### Opening dates slip A Certificate of Occupancy delay can push first move-in by weeks. If your current lease ends first, you're paying for two places or looking for interim housing. Problem 2 ### You lease from a floor plan Sight-unseen leasing means the view, floor height, and finish package are on paper. The model unit may not match your actual unit. Problem 3 ### Holding deposits vary Some holding deposits are refundable, some aren't, and some only are if the community misses its date. The holding agreement decides. So we confirm opening dates within 30 days, read the holding agreement with you, and plan a backup if the date moves. The Special Decoder ## Turn 'weeks free' into the number you'll pay each month Same formula we use on every building. Gift cards stay out of net effective, and year two is shown beside every special. $1,269 Net effective $1,389 With fees $1,620 Year two +17% Renewal jump Free rent value $2,769 Discount off base 15.4% Lease total after special $15,231 Fees per year $1,440 8 weeks free on a $1,500 apartment works out to about $1,269 a month across 12 months. Add $120 in fees and you're at $1,389, and year two starts at $1,620 if the base holds. Estimates only. The community sets rent, fees, and approval. We confirm them in writing before you sign. Gift cards are shown separately and are not part of net effective. See this math on every building → [/contact/ →](/contact/) How we do the math [/how-we-do-the-math/ →](/how-we-do-the-math/) The concierge ## How we help with opening soon 1. 1 Match the date We line up confirmed opening dates against your current lease end. 2. 2 Decode the pre-lease special Net effective and year two, the same way as open buildings. 3. 3 Read the holding terms Refund rules, price lock, and your right to cancel if the unit isn't ready. 4. 4 Track the delivery If move-in slips, we take it up with the community in writing and report back. **When something goes wrong:** If the special is missing from the ledger, a fee wasn't disclosed, or move-in slips, we take it up with the community in writing and report back. The 60-second form ## Tell us what you need. We make the calls. You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do, and confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours. 1. 1 Same day We call or text during hours with a shortlist plan. 2. 2 In writing Unit, special, end date, and fee sheet confirmed before you tour. 3. 3 Year two shown Every pick shows year two at 0% and +3%, plus a 24-month total. Prefer to talk? Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) , Mon-Fri 8 AM-8 PM · Sat 9 AM-6 PM · Sun 12-5 PM. Free, same day during hours ## Get my shortlist Step 1 of 3 ### Thanks, we have your details. We'll call or text the same day during hours with your shortlist plan. Straight answers ## Opening Soon: questions renters ask Direct answer first, then the source and date. If your question isn't here, ask us on the form or by text. ### How do you confirm opening dates? We confirm each first move-in date with the community and only list dates confirmed within the last 30 days. The card shows the confirmation date. ### How many new apartments will open in 2027? Fewer than in 2026. Deliveries fall from about 13,000-14,900 in 2026 to about 7,000 in 2027, according to the Austin Apartment Association and Northmarq. ### Is a pre-leasing holding deposit refundable? It depends on the holding agreement. Some refund in full if you cancel within a window or if the community misses its date. We confirm the terms in writing before you pay. ### What if my move-in date is delayed? Read the lease's delay terms. Options usually include holding the unit, switching buildings, or a release. We take the delay up with the community in writing and ask about interim housing or rent credits. ### Can I tour a building before it opens? Some communities offer hard-hat tours or a model unit tour. Where they don't, we arrange a live video walk once units are ready to show. ### How far ahead can I pre-lease? Often 2-6 months before first move-in. We match it to your lease end so you don't carry two leases for long. ### Can you guarantee a price or approval? No. The community sets both price and approval. We confirm them in writing before you sign. Guides ## Guides for opening soon ![Hard-hat tour inside a nearly finished apartment with floor-to-ceiling glass](/images/featured/hard-hat-tour-inside-a-nearly-finished-apartment-w.webp) Explainer ### How Pre-Leasing Works: Holds, Deposits, and Sight-Unseen Units Holding deposits, picking a floor plan sight unseen, hard-hat tours, and price locks: the pre-leasing steps and what's refundable. Read the guide → [How Pre-Leasing Works: Holds, Deposits, and Sight-Unseen Units →](/guides/how-pre-leasing-works/) ![Two new Austin apartment buildings, one finished and one under construction](/images/featured/two-new-austin-apartment-buildings-one-finished-an.webp) Decision guide ### Pre-Lease or Move Now? Choosing Between Opening Soon and Open Today Weigh your current lease end, special depth at pre-lease vs. lease-up, delay risk, and 24-month totals before you choose. Read the guide → [Pre-Lease or Move Now? Choosing Between Opening Soon and Open Today →](/guides/pre-lease-or-move-now/) Related guides ## Every Opening Soon guide - ExplainerHow Pre-Leasing Works: Holds, Deposits, and Sight-Unseen Units→ [/guides/how-pre-leasing-works/ →](/guides/how-pre-leasing-works/) - ExplainerWhat Happens When Your New Apartment Move-In Date Slips→ [/guides/move-in-date-delayed/ →](/guides/move-in-date-delayed/) - Decision guidePre-Lease or Move Now? Choosing Between Opening Soon and Open Today→ [/guides/pre-lease-or-move-now/ →](/guides/pre-lease-or-move-now/) Related pages ## Related board views Board view ### Lease-Ups Buildings already open and filling, sorted by stage and fill estimate, with what's finished and what the special does to your monthly cost. Open Lease-Ups→ [/lease-up-apartments/ →](/lease-up-apartments/) Board view ### New Build Board Every in-scope community on one map, with base rent, the special, net effective, true monthly, and year two pulled every morning. Open New Build Board→ [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Board view ### Moving to Austin A remote shortlist for renters relocating to the metro: five-county overview, electric by area, tolls, and live video walks of the actual unit. Open Moving to Austin→ [/moving-to-austin/ →](/moving-to-austin/) ![](/images/misc/dusk-view-of-new-limestone-and-glass-apartment-tow.webp) Free to you, and your rent is the same either way ## You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do. Send us your move date and all-in budget. We confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours, then show you year two before you tour. Get my shortlist → [/contact/ →](/contact/) See the New Build Board [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) We don't guarantee pricing or approval. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign.