As a student at the University of Texas, I understand how challenging it can be to find an apartment that meets all your needs. With so many housing options in West Campus, the search can often feel overwhelming.
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The Rambler team has helped hundreds of students find their perfect home in Austin. While Rambler provides a wide range of amenities and floor plans tailored to UT student life, we want you to feel confident in your decision. That’s why we’ve created this review of The Mark to help you explore your options and find the ideal student apartment in West Campus.
The Mark: West Campus Apartment Review
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The Basics
Before diving into the details, here are a few key facts about The Mark to give you an overview of what this community offers:
Address: 812 W 23rd Street
Neighborhood: West Campus
Year Built: 2023
Number of Beds: 955
Number of Units: 263
Number of Stories: 17
Location
Situated on W 23rd Street, The Mark is just a nine minute walk from campus.
Its central location in West Campus also means you’re within easy walking distance of popular spots like Cain and Abel’s, Muse Coffee Truck and Lucky Lab Coffee. Additionally, The Mark is close to other student housing options like Waterloo and The Standard, as well as Greek houses such as Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
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Amenities
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The Mark offers a range of amenities designed to meet the needs of every student. The two-story fitness center is perfect for both strength training and cardio. If you’re looking for a place to study, the building also has small group study rooms, a business center and an academic lounge.
For outdoor relaxation, The Mark features a rooftop pool deck, a spacious pool area and a rooftop courtyard complete with hammocks. There’s also an outdoor kitchen at the back of the lounge, equipped with multiple grills.
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Other notable amenities include a dog washing station, bowling alley and a resident clubroom on the first floor.
Parking
Parking at The Mark is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents can reserve a parking space for an additional monthly fee, which is added to their lease. However, pricing details are not currently available on The Mark’s website.
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Floor Plans & Pricing
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The Mark offers a variety of floor plans, including studios, 1x1s, 2x2s, 3x3s, 4x4s, 5x5s and 6x6s.
All units come fully furnished, include high-speed internet and cable, and have trash removal services. Kitchens feature quartz countertops, acrylic cabinets and a white tile backsplash.
At the time of publication in November 2024, rates for the 2025-2026 school year at The Mark range from $1,181 to $2,360 per person, per month, depending on unit type. All pricing is subject to change. Due to the tier system used by student housing apartments, most apartments raise prices throughout the lease-up season after a certain number of leases are signed. Learn more: Can signing earlier save me money?
The Mark offers a limited number of SMART housing units for those who qualify. At the time of publication, these spots are reserved to those in their 6×6 units.
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We hope this review gives you more confidence as you explore your student housing options. For more details about Rambler or life in West Campus, feel free to reach out to our leasing team!
*Published November 2024.
