512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
Live Oak Trails Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Live Oak Trails: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 512 APTS, Austin apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
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The quick take
Live Oak Trails is an apartment community in West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek, built in 2016 with 58 units. Current pricing ranges from $613 for 1 bd to $1,489 for 3 bd. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 94 West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek communities we track typically run $1,080–$1,378, and Live Oak Trails's $613 starting price sits under that range.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$613 from
736 sq ft
2 bd
$1,013 from
1064 sq ft
3 bd
$1,161 from
1242 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 736 | Full connections | $613–$1,086 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 1064 | Full connections | $1,013–$1,296 |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 bd / 1 ba | 1242 | Full connections | $1,161–$1,489 |
Pricing checked October 8, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily. Treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
8500 W Hwy 71, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Built 2016: recent construction with current-generation floorplans
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Standouts here: a dog park
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $613
- +Smaller community (58 units), quieter than the mega-complexes
- +Managed by Foundation Communities, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $30 application fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $150–$250. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric is added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to Live Oak Trails, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $150–$250
- Application fee: $30
Utilities
Rent + electric
Location
8500 W Hwy 71, Austin, TX · West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek
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Live Oak Trails: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Live Oak Trails?
1 bd units start around $613/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,013/mo; 3 bd units start around $1,161/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 512 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Live Oak Trails?
Deposit: $150–$250. Application fee: $30. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Live Oak Trails located?
8500 W Hwy 71, Austin, TX, in the West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek area of Austin.
How do I tour Live Oak Trails with 512 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 512 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
When you register with 512 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 512 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
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