Cedar Park Apartments and Rentals

Located just 17 miles north of downtown Austin, Cedar Park is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in America. In the past decade, Cedar Park has grown by more than 400 percent, and is now the third largest city in the Austin area, with a population of more than 54,000 within the city limits. Residents are attracted to Cedar Park apartments for rent because they offer close proximity to Austin and the Texas hill country. The beautiful natural surroundings of Cedar Park offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, and the strong local economy contributes to the success and growth of this thriving community.

One of the most important landmarks in the Cedar Park community is the Cedar Park Center, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena. The center continues to attract popular entertainers, groups and performers, and is home to Texas Stars hockey and Austin Toros basketball. The 1890 Ranch complex is a complete shopping, dining and entertainment destination, and offers residents everything from spa experiences to movie theaters and restaurants.

Outdoor enthusiasts in Cedar Park can head to Brushy Creek Trail, which extends 6.75 miles. Six parks are located along the trail, which together have an assortment of splash pads, swimming areas, climbing rocks, fishing docks, canoeing and kayaking, and disc golf. Lake Travis is located just eight miles from Cedar Park and consists of six lakes along the Colorado River. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating and hiking.

Cedar Park is home to an educated workforce, almost half of which holds a four-year degree or higher. Numerous companies have found Cedar Park to be an ideal location for business, and 60 percent of working adults living in Cedar Park rentals who travel more than 10 miles to work would be willing to change jobs if there was a comparable opportunity within the city. The addition of the new Cedar Park Regional Medical Center has stimulated the economy by creating jobs and attracting new residents to obtain a wide range of medical care.

Cedar Park includes a mix of businesses that are primarily concentrated in the software, biotech, advanced manufacturing and oil exploration industries. The top employers in Cedar Park include National Oilwell Varco, the City of Cedar Park, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center Hospital, ETS-Lindgren and CoreSlab Structures.

The Leander Independent School District serves Cedar Park students in grades K-12. The Austin Community College Cypress Creek campus is located in Cedar Park and offers vocational training and degree programs along with adult education services. Other institutions for higher learning in the area include the University of Texas at Austin, Concordia University, Southwestern University Georgetown, Huston-Tillotson University and Texas A&M Health Sciences Center.

Increased outflow of families from central Austin has resulted in a boom in new home construction in Cedar Park. According to city-data.com, the median gross rent for Cedar Park apartments was $951 in 2009.

The Cedar Hill Heritage Festival is an annual community celebration of local history and culture. The event features live country music, pony rides, train rides and a petting zoo, along with food and games.

There are more than 750 known caves within Williamson County, and the Texas Cave Conservancy hosts Cave Day to offer visitors the chance to explore the structures on guided tours. Participants are able to hike several cave preserves, visit Avery Ranch Cave and Dies Ranch Treasure Cave and visit a log cabin that is more than 100 years old.

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