Well-appointed 15th-floor 1-bedroom condo in the iconic Independent, offering sweeping north-facing views and effortless downtown living. This bright, modern residence features a private covered balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and low-maintenance wood and tile flooring throughout. Enjoy a true walkable lifestyle-just steps to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, the Austin Public Library, and some of the city's best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. Direct access to Shoal Creek and the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail makes it easy to balance city life with the outdoors. Residents enjoy over 20,000+ sq ft of resort-style amenities spanning two full floors, including a heated pool, fully equipped fitness center, yoga studio, movie theater, dog park and pet lounge, outdoor terrace, kids' room, conference and club rooms, bike storage, guest suites, and 24-hour concierge. Ideal for professionals seeking a premium, lock-and-leave lifestyle in the heart of Downtown Austin.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Ceiling-High
- Quartz Counters
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Exhaust Fan
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Free-Standing Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: Lady Bird Lake
- Stream
Exterior and Lot Features
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Reserved
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: Trees-Moderate
Home Features
- View: City, Creek/Stream
- Security Features: Fire Alarm
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Negotiable
School Information
- Elementary School: Mathews
- High School: Austin
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Middle School: O Henry
- School District: Austin ISD
Multi-Unit Info
Rental Info
- Lease Term: 12 Months
- Tenant Pays: All Utilities
- Security Deposit: 3600
- Application Fee: 40
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Bike Storage/Locker, Concierge, Conference/Meeting Room, Controlled Access, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Media Center/Movie Theatre, Pool, Trail(s)
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Travis
- Availability Date: 2026-02-08
- Directions: The Independent is hard to miss: located at the junction of West Avenue and West 3rd St. Take West Avenue a block south of West 5th St, or a block North of Cesar Chavez.
- Source Property Type: Residential Lease
- Area: DT
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Independent Condos
- Owner Pays: Association Fees
- Parcel Number: 01070037480000
- Subdivision: Independent Condos
- Management Company: Worth Ross
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 714
- Year Built: 2019
- Builder Name: Balfour Beatty
- Direction Faces: North
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Builder
- Property Age: 7
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: Mixed
- Levels or Stories: One
- House Style: Tower (14+ Stories)
- Total Area Sqft: 714
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Water Source: Public