Mary Lewis — Unit D
South Austin
Private room with shared bath
Available November 2026
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Starting at
$750/mo
Rooms for Rent in South Austin
Our rooms for rent in South Austin are at Mary Lewis, a 5-bedroom shared home in the Vistas of Austin neighborhood, near Southpark Meadows and I-35. Rooms run $700 to $1,000 a month, plus a utilities share that’s typically $100 to $150.
It’s our home for people whose work is in South Austin, or who drive south to Buda, Kyle, or San Marcos but want to keep living in Austin. You rent directly from the owners, with utilities, internet, and monthly cleaning of shared spaces set up for you.
- Mary Lewis, in Vistas of Austin
- Rent $700 to $1,000 a month
- About 9 minutes to Southpark Meadows
- Large backyard and community pool
Open rooms at Mary Lewis
What is Mary Lewis like?
Mary Lewis has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a downstairs half bath. Housemates share a furnished living room, kitchen, and dining area, a large backyard, and the neighborhood’s community pool. The bedrooms are unfurnished; if you need a furnished one, see our furnished rooms.
The upstairs rooms all have walk-in closets, most are large, and they include some of our lowest rents. See our rooms under $1,000 a month to compare them with our other homes.
Why live in South Austin?
In our experience, people choose South Austin for the commute. If your job is on the south side, or you’re often driving to Buda, Kyle, or San Marcos, Mary Lewis keeps those drives short while you still live in Austin:
| Southpark MeadowsGroceries, errands, and restaurants | About 9 min |
| Downtown Buda | About 16 min |
| Downtown Kyle | About 24 min |
| Downtown San Marcos | About 34 min |
Without traffic, checked November 2026.
Day to day, Southpark Meadows makes errands easy: grocery stores, everyday shopping, and plenty of places to eat are about 9 minutes away. Walmart, Target, and H-E-B are each about 10 to 11 minutes from the house, and Crunch Fitness and Planet Fitness about 11 to 12. Closer to home, Vistas Park and the Rinard Creek Greenbelt trail are about half a mile away.
What’s the commute into town like?
Downtown is about 20 minutes away without traffic. Going north at rush hour is harder: I-35 is busy, and ongoing construction slows it down further, so leave early if you work in central or North Austin.
| East 6th Street | About 19 min |
| Downtown Austin | About 20 min |
| Mueller | About 23 min |
| Zilker Park and Barton Springs | About 25 min |
| Austin airport (AUS)To the terminal | About 27 min |
Without traffic, checked November 2026.
| AMD Met Center | About 20 min |
| Indeed Tower | About 20 min |
| Oracle Austin Campus | About 20 min |
| Silicon Labs | About 20 min |
| Tokyo Electron Austin | About 20 min |
| Cloudflare Austin | About 21 min |
Without traffic.
Is South Austin the right area for me?
It is if you work in South Austin or south of the city. If your job is in North Austin, the daily drive may be tougher than you’d like, and our rooms in North Austin or East Austin are likely a better fit. Our guide to where to live in Austin compares neighborhoods across the city.
Where is Mary Lewis?
In Vistas of Austin, a South Austin neighborhood near Southpark Meadows and I-35. The map shows the general area.
Frequently asked questions
Who rents a room at Mary Lewis?
Residents work all over Austin, but mostly in South Austin. It also suits people who commute often to Buda, Kyle, or San Marcos and still want to live in Austin. Every resident is a working adult who went through the same screening.
How bad is the I-35 commute north from South Austin?
At rush hour, it can be tough. On top of the usual traffic, there’s a lot of construction on I-35, so if you drive north for work, leave early. Downtown is about 20 minutes away without traffic.
Is South Austin a good area if I work in North Austin?
Usually not. A daily drive to North Austin means crossing the city on I-35 at rush hour. If your job is up north, our rooms in North Austin or East Austin will likely mean an easier commute.
What’s near Mary Lewis?
Southpark Meadows is about 9 minutes away, with grocery stores, errands, and restaurants all in one place. Residents also have the neighborhood’s community pool, and the house has a large backyard.
Do any rooms at Mary Lewis have their own bathroom?
Yes, the largest room has a private bathroom with two sinks and a walk-in closet. The other rooms share a bathroom with one other room at most, and two of them share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom that connects to each room.