Cadena at The Falls Pool

South vs. Downtown Austin

Downtown Austin has the energy, the density, and the address recognition. South Austin has the creek, the state park next door, the brewery with three food trucks and a soccer field, and the James Beard-recognized BBQ truck that's only open four days a week because demand is that consistent. The choice between the two says something about what you want your life to feel like. For renters weighing apartments near downtown Austin, this guide makes the case for why more people keep landing south, and why Cadena at The Falls at 5200 McKinney Falls Parkway is where that lifestyle lives at its best.