512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
The Watson Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Watson: 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
The Watson is an apartment community in Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain, built in 2026 with 345 units. Current pricing ranges from $1,616 for studio to $7,950 for 3 bd. The community is currently advertising: 10wks free w/12+mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 119 Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain communities we track typically run $895–$1,246, and The Watson's $1,616 starting price sits above that range.
Current special
🎉 10 weeks free with a 12+ month lease
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$1,616 from
425 sq ft
1 bd
$1,650 from
670 sq ft
2 bd
$2,725 from
998 sq ft
3 bd
$4,000 from
1502 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 425 | Stacked machines | $1,616–$2,600 |
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 670 | Stacked machines | $1,650–$3,515 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 998 | Stacked machines | $2,725–$4,605 |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 bd / 1 ba | 1502 | Stacked machines | $4,000–$7,950 |
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
11901 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +New construction, built 2026: modern finishes and layouts
- +Washer/dryer connections or units available
- +Standouts here: a pool, a fitness center, and a dog park
- +Managed by Morgan Group, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $300 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 $1,000. 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, water are 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 The Watson, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $1,000
- Application fee: $300
Utilities
Rent + electric, water
Location
11901 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX · Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain
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The Watson: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Watson?
Studio units start around $1,616/mo; 1 bd units start around $1,650/mo; 2 bd units start around $2,725/mo; 3 bd units start around $4,000/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 The Watson?
Deposit: $1,000. Application fee: $300. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Watson located?
11901 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX, in the Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain area of Austin.
Does The Watson have any specials right now?
10wks free w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 512 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour The Watson 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?
Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office. Check your Tours page for the latest status before you visit.
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