Known for its world-class live music and entertainment scene, Austin is home to an eclectic population of entertainers, entrepreneurs, creatives, cooks and everything in between. And while an eclectic population means a diverse selection of wants and needs when it comes to apartment amenities, there is one amenity that everyone can agree is essential in a hot city like Austin. That amenity is a rooftop.
From professional-grade grilling setups to private pools perched above the city and more, the apartments featured on this list all have one thing in common: top-quality rooftop lounges for their residents to enjoy. Find your favorite on the list below and fill out your application today.
The Pearl
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With funky tilework underfoot, full-grown palm trees soaring overhead and lush greenery lining the perimeter, the rooftop at The Pearl is second to none. Boasting a big square fire pit surrounded by modern furniture, plenty of lounge chairs for maintaining the perfect tan year-round and enough space for multiple groups to space out and socialize, this rooftop really does have it all.
Strongly connected to the heartbeat of the city, this 383-unit apartment community is located in beautiful Brentwood. The expansive rooftop also boasts an absolutely stunning custom-design pool beside an outdoor spa and more than enough shade coverage thanks to the umbrellas peppered throughout the space.
The Catherine
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The rooftop at The Catherine is scenic and serene. The poolside lounge and TV area at may be the best spot for game days, movie nights and Sunday binge sessions on beautiful days. Shielded from the sounds of the outside world, this serene hangout is where you want to be when the sun is shining in Austin.
The rooftop at this 300-unit Greater South River City apartment community comes complete with a professional-grade grilling station. This area has two gas grills and more than enough counter space for even the most complex prep work. Next to the grill area, you’ll find multiple dining tables, perfect for hosting a party with old friends or an intimate date night with a new flame.
Gables Park Plaza
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Gables Park Plaza boasts a beautiful sundeck that looks directly out onto Austin’s legendary Ladybird Lake. With ample seating situated to maximize the view and potted plants peppered throughout, this calming and cool hangout is a great place to sit back, relax and watch the people go by.
Located in Seaholm District, the rooftop of this 290-unit community also houses a beautifully designed soaking pool. While this pool may not be large enough for swimming laps, it is the perfect size to pop in for a quick dip on a particularly hot day in Austin.
The Bowie
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The Bowie offers breathtaking views from its expansive rooftop deck. From ivy walls to a full-sized bar to artificial turf under plush furniture, this space was designed to support outdoor entertainment in more ways than one. That’s not even to mention the large lap pool. This sizable rectangular pool is the perfect place to knock out some laps on Monday mornings or soak away the stress of a tough week on a Saturday night.
Located in the coveted Market District, it’s easy to see that the team behind this 358-unit community is committed to providing residents with every resource they need to enjoy the great outdoors in Austin from the comfort of home. Whether you’re hosting old friends or meeting new neighbors, The Bowie is the place to be.
Camden Rainey Street
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to discern that the rooftop pool at Camden Rainey Street is a seriously sweet apartment amenity to call your own. With an in-water sun shelf filled with ledge loungers, a two-tiered out-of-water tanning station and ample space under the covered cabana, this is the ideal setup for anyone in Rainey Street District looking to soak up the sun just seconds from their front doors.
Just off the pool deck, residents are also able to enjoy the massive indoor rooftop lounge as well. This lounge boasts a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, ample space for dining and floor-to-ceiling windows to show off the view no matter where you are within the lounge.
Edison Riverside
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The rooftop at Edison Riverside is packed with plush seating areas under ample shade coverage. With multiple pockets of socially-minded seating arrangments under large shade covers peppered throughout the space, this is the place to be when you want to breathe in some fresh Texas air without exposing yourself to the harsh sun.
A real gem in the East Riverside-Oltorf neighborhood, the rooftop at this 353-unit community also boasts a beautiful rectangular pool. Large enough for swimming laps and equipped with a sizable ledge to support all-day tanning sessions, there may not be a better place in the Austin area than this to soak up the sun in style.
Waters Park
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The indoor-outdoor lounge at Waters Park is adorned with comfortable furniture, bathed in natural light and is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, a good book at night or anything in between. Seemingly miles away from the stresses of the outside world, this lounge is surrounded by lush greenery and acts as a cool year-round hangout for the residents lucky enough to call this place home.
Situated north of downtown in the desirable Milwood neighborhood, this 442-unit apartment complex also boasts an outdoor pool, playground, dog park and picnic area. There’s no doubt about it, opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of Austin abound in this upscale apartment community.
Flora Apartments
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While not on the roof, the courtyard-style pool area at Flora Apartments still feels miles away from the stresses and sounds of the city outside the complex walls. Recognizable by its set of rainbow lounge chairs laid out in the pool and shaded by the building itself, this quiet hideout, sheltered from the city around it is a calming place to stay cool on a hot day in Texas.
Located in North Loop, this luxurious 194-unit community also boasts two professional-grade gas grills just off the pool area. The perfect place to whip up new and exciting culinary creations poolside, this space has plenty of space for prep work and benefits from a pleasing view of the crystal clear waters of the pool.
Find the view for you in Austin
Whether you want a scenic spot to enjoy the sites of the city, are looking for an outdoor kitchen that will help inspire culinary excellence or simply want a place to soak under the sun after a long day, the rooftops on this list represent the best of the best in Austin. Pick your favorite and fill out an application today. You really can’t go wrong with any of the communities above.
