Tour by Alexa, @apartmentsbyalexa, November 2024
Lookout
Southwest Austin / Dripping Springs (US-290 W at Ledgestone, near Belterra) · Austin 78737 · built 2024 · 241 homes
- $1,249
- base rent, lowest plan
- 10 wks free
- move-in special
- $1,065
- a month all in, after the special and fees
Rents and special checked Oct 24, 2026 on the property's own site.

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Lookout rents
Base rent by floor plan, checked Oct 24, 2026 on the property's own site
| Plan | Size | Base rent | After special |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed1 bath · 568–921 sq ft | 568–921 sq ft | $1,249–$1,849 | $1,009 |
| 2 bed2–2.5 bath · 962–1,547 sq ft | 962–1,547 sq ft | $1,819–$2,569 | $1,469 |
| 3 bed2 bath · 1,362 sq ft | 1,362 sq ft | $2,604 | $2,103 |
Special: UP TO 10 WEEKS FREE! Call for details on additional incentives! Restrictions Apply. See Associate.
"After special" spreads 10 weeks free over a 12-month lease. Longer leases change the math; the calculator below handles that.
On top of rent every month: $56 a month: $25 doorstep trash, $20 community amenity, $5 pest control, $3 trash admin, $2.50 pest control admin
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What you'd really pay
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$1,065
a month, all in, for the 1 bed over 12 months
- Base rent
- $1,249
- 10 weeks free is worth
- $2,882
- Rent after the special
- $1,009
- Plus required fees
- $56
Rents checked Oct 24, 2026. Fees preset to $56, the property's required monthly charges. Specials usually apply to select homes and lease terms; I confirm the exact unit before you apply.
My take on Lookout
Out on US-290 West at Ledgestone, near Belterra and the edge of Dripping Springs, Lookout is a 2024 building with 241 homes and a lot of Hill Country styling. The tour shows limestone walls under heavy timber eaves, a pool deck, coworking rooms lined in slatted wood, a tall clubroom with a marble island, and a blue library lounge with arched shelving. Homes have plank floors and French doors to the balcony. The skydeck looks out over the hills, and there are two-story 1,547 sq ft townhomes too.
One-bedrooms start at $1,249, two-bedrooms at $1,819, the townhome at $2,569 and the three-bedroom at $2,604. The video mentions 6 weeks free, but the official site now says up to 10 weeks. On a 12-month lease, a $1,249 one-bedroom nets about $1,009 a month. Required fixed fees are $55.50 a month for trash, amenities and pest control, so the all-in is about $1,064 before electric, gas and water. That is a low starting figure for new construction out here.
The tradeoff is the drive. Downtown is about 30 minutes outside rush hour, longer through the Y at Oak Hill, and nearly every errand needs a car. The Switch BBQ and Belterra Village are about 5 minutes away, H-E-B about 10 and Hamilton Pool about 25. The gated garage is $75 a month extra. Tip: drive the commute at the hour you would actually make it before you apply.
- Worth a look if
- you want brand-new construction with Hill Country views, a skydeck and dark-sky quiet, in the Dripping Springs ISD area, and can use a large lease-up special
- Look elsewhere if
- you commute daily into central Austin or the Domain, or want walkable restaurants and transit
- The catch
- It sits out on US-290 West near Dripping Springs, so downtown is roughly a 30-minute drive (longer at rush hour through the Y at Oak Hill) and nearly every errand needs a car (Walk Score about 40). Required fees add $55.50/mo before utilities, and garage parking is another $75.


Fees, deposits and pets
What it costs to move in, and what gets added to rent each month.
| Application | Ask |
|---|---|
| Admin fee | Ask |
| Deposit | $500-$1,250 refundable, based on screening |
| Monthly add-ons | $56 a month: $25 doorstep trash, $20 community amenity, $5 pest control, $3 trash admin, $2.50 pest control admin |
| Parking | Gated garage $75/mo optional; surface parking; EV chargers |
| Pets | $400 one-time, $20/mo pet rent |
| Pet limits | Up to 2, breed restrictions apply |
| Income needed | Usually 3x rent; ask |

Inside and around
In the homes
- quartz countertops throughout
- stainless steel appliance package
- washer and dryer included
- wood-inspired plank flooring
- two designer color schemes
- private yards on select homes; patio or balcony
- Hill Country views from select homes
- dual vanities and large closets in select homes
- endless (tankless) hot water system
- two-story 2-bed/2.5-bath townhomes (1,547 sq ft)
In the building
- skydeck with panoramic Hill Country views
- resort-inspired pool with lounge seating
- fitness center with private fitness/yoga studio rooms
- coworking lounge with private offices
- game room with shuffleboard
- outdoor fire pit and gathering area
- gas grills and Big Green Egg smoker
- oak grove with seating
- fenced bark park
- gated access, garage parking and EV chargers
Where it is
13059 Four Star Blvd, Austin 78737
Southwest Austin / Dripping Springs (US-290 W at Ledgestone, near Belterra), South Austin. Drive times are typical off-peak estimates.
Close by
- The Switch BBQ5 min drive
- H-E-B (Dripping Springs / Belterra area)10 min drive
- Belterra Village shops5 min drive
- Hamilton Pool Preserve25 min drive
Drive to
- Downtown30 min
- The Domain35 min
- UT Austin32 min
- Airport35 min
Lookout questions
What are the townhomes at Lookout?
They are two-story, 2-bed, 2.5-bath homes at 1,547 sq ft, listed from $2,569 base. That is more space than the 1,362 sq ft three-bedroom flat, so compare both if you need room.
Is garage parking included at Lookout?
No. Surface parking comes with the home, and a reserved spot in the gated garage is $75 a month. There are EV chargers on site.
How much is rent at Lookout?
Base rents on Oct 24, 2026: 1 beds from $1,249, 2 beds from $1,819, 3 beds from $2,604. Prices move with the unit, floor and lease length, so I check the live number before you apply.
Does Lookout have a move-in special?
On Oct 24, 2026 the special was "UP TO 10 WEEKS FREE! Call for details on additional incentives! Restrictions Apply. See Associate.". On a $1,249 home that works out to about $1,009 a month over a 12-month lease. Specials change often and usually apply to select homes.
Is Lookout pet friendly?
Yes: up to 2 pets, $400 one-time pet fee, $20 a month pet rent, breed restrictions apply. Confirm the current policy and fees for your pet when we book the tour.
What fees does Lookout charge?
Up front: deposit $500-$1,250 refundable, based on screening. Every month on top of rent: $56 a month: $25 doorstep trash, $20 community amenity, $5 pest control, $3 trash admin, $2.50 pest control admin.


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