Thinking about living in Manor? It’s a small town about 12 miles east of downtown Austin on US 290, and it’s one of the fastest-growing places in the area. Manor had about 23,000 residents in 2025, up nearly 70% since 2020, and a lot of that growth comes from people who work at the big employers on Austin’s east side.
If you’re starting a job at Applied Materials, Samsung, or Tesla, Manor puts you closer to work than most of Austin does, with a quieter, small-town feel. Here’s what it’s like to live here, how long the drives are, and the rooms we have open in town, including lease terms that work even for summer interns.
Which rooms are open in Manor right now?
These are our open rooms in Manor, all at Chapala in the Lagos neighborhood, walking distance from downtown Manor. Prices, bathroom setup, and move-in dates are on each room’s page.
Chapala — Unit B
Furnished private room with private bath
Available October 2026
Chapala — Unit C
Furnished private room with private bath
Available October 2026
Chapala — Unit E
Furnished private room with shared bath
Available October 2026
How far is Manor from Austin’s big employers?
Manor sits right between several of the area’s largest employers. These are drive times from downtown Manor without traffic:
| Compare | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials (US 290 campus) | 5 miles | 8 min |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor | 6.6 miles | 11 min |
| Tesla Giga Texas | 10.2 miles | 17 min |
| Downtown Austin | 14.8 miles | 20 min |
| Dell in Round Rock | 16.5 miles | 22 min |
| Samsung’s Taylor campus | 16.1 miles | 27 min |
| Austin-Bergstrom airport | 17.3 miles | 27 min |
Drive times are estimates without traffic, from downtown Manor. Rush hour on US 290 takes longer.
For anyone working at Applied Materials or Samsung’s Austin campus, that’s a shorter commute than you’d get from most of central Austin. Our guides to rooms near Applied Materials, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and Tesla Giga Texas have door-to-door drive times from each of our homes.
What is Manor like to live in?
Manor started in 1872 as a railroad town, and its small historic downtown still has the old water tower and a few blocks of older storefronts. Jennie Lane Park, near downtown, has a covered playground, a lighted pavilion, and outdoor fitness equipment, and it’s home to community events like the Manor Farmers Market and a summertime movie series.
For time outside, Timmermann Park has a pond with a dock, a lighted trail, and bocce courts, and ShadowGlen Golf Club offers public tee times on a rolling, hilly course. When you want more going on, downtown Austin is about 20 minutes away for live music, restaurants, and weekend plans.
Where do people in Manor shop for groceries?
Manor got its first H-E-B in October 2025, a full-size store with a pharmacy and curbside pickup at US 290 and FM 973. Around it, the Manor Crossing retail center has spots like Planet Fitness, Chick-fil-A, and T.J. Maxx, and there’s a Walmart Supercenter on US 290. For bigger runs, Pflugerville has a Costco a short drive away.
Can you get around Manor without a car?
It’s hard. Most people in Manor drive. CapMetro runs an on-demand Pickup service in Manor on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $1.25 a ride, which can help for trips around town, but there are no regular bus routes into Austin from Manor. US 290 is the main road into the city, and State Highway 130, a toll road, runs north and south along Manor’s west side.
Is it cheaper to rent in Manor than in Austin?
A little, for apartments. RentCafe put the average one-bedroom apartment in Manor at about $1,295 a month in October 2026, compared with about $1,421 in Austin’s larger complexes in August 2026. Utilities, fees, and furniture come on top of that in either place.
| Compare | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment in Manor | About $1,295 |
| 1-bedroom apartment in Hutto | About $1,312 |
| 1-bedroom apartment in Austin | About $1,421 |
| Room in an Amsoo home | $700 to $1,050 |
Apartment rents are RentCafe averages for larger complexes (Manor and Hutto October 2026, Austin August 2026), before utilities and fees. Room prices are live from our listings; your share of utilities, internet, and cleaning is typically $100 to $150 a month.
Renting a room in a shared home is where the savings are. You pay for your own room plus an even share of utilities, and the common areas are already furnished. For the full numbers, see Renting a Room vs an Apartment in Austin.
What is Chapala like?
Chapala is our home in Manor: a newer 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom house in the Lagos neighborhood, walking distance from downtown Manor. The common areas and bedrooms are furnished, and housemates share an open living room and kitchen, a dining area, and a large covered back patio. Everyone in the house is a screened, working adult, and utilities, internet, and monthly cleaning of shared spaces are set up for you and split evenly.
If you’re here for a summer internship, our 3-month minimum lease covers it, though longer leases are preferred.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Manor from downtown Austin?
About 15 miles, or roughly 20 minutes by car without traffic. Rush hour on US 290 takes longer.
Is Manor a good place to live if I work at Samsung or Applied Materials?
It’s one of the closest places to live. Downtown Manor is about 8 minutes from Applied Materials and about 11 minutes from Samsung’s Austin campus without traffic.
Is there an H-E-B in Manor?
Yes. Manor’s first H-E-B opened in October 2025 at US 290 and FM 973.
Is there public transportation in Manor?
CapMetro runs an on-demand Pickup service in Manor on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but there are no regular bus routes into Austin, so most residents drive.
Do you have furnished rooms in Manor?
Yes. At Chapala, our home in Manor, the common areas and bedrooms are furnished.