Stetson is an apartment community at 7631 US-290 in Austin, Texas, in the Oak Hill area southwest of downtown. For renters looking for apartments near The Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, TX, Stetson keeps you on the same southwest side of Austin, with the most straightforward drive generally using US-290 and FM 1826 toward the restaurant’s original Driftwood location at 18300 FM 1826. This is a drive-to, not walk-to, choice: Stetson is in Austin, while The Salt Lick is in Driftwood.
The Salt Lick is one of Central Texas’s best-known barbecue destinations, recognized for its Driftwood setting, open-pit barbecue tradition, and role as a place people plan around rather than stumble upon. Being within reach of it matters most if you regularly head into the Hill Country, host out-of-town guests who ask for a classic Texas barbecue stop, or spend time around Driftwood, Dripping Springs, wedding venues, wineries, breweries, and outdoor destinations southwest of Austin.
Living at Stetson gives you a more practical Austin base than renting directly in a rural Hill Country area. Oak Hill sits along US-290 near the US-290 and SH-71 corridor, so residents can head west toward Dripping Springs and Driftwood, east toward central Austin, or use SH-71 for trips toward the airport and other southeast Austin destinations. For many daily routines, that balance matters: you can keep access to Austin services, shopping, and employers while still having a familiar route out to Hill Country weekends.
The trade-off is traffic and distance. If your goal is to walk to The Salt Lick, live in the quiet of Driftwood, or avoid driving altogether, Stetson is not the right fit for that specific lifestyle. Peak-hour congestion around the US-290 and SH-71 area can also affect commute times, so it is worth testing your own route at the times you actually travel before choosing any Oak Hill apartment.
Stetson’s floor plans include one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from 640 to 1,315 square feet. Current availability includes plan names such as A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, B4, and C1, giving renters options from smaller one-bedroom homes to larger three-bedroom layouts. Pricing, move-in dates, deposits, and any current specials can change, so the leasing office is the best source for current numbers.
The amenities are useful for people who like the southwest Austin and Hill Country rhythm but still want on-site places to unwind at home. Stetson has a pool, heated spa, picnic areas with BBQ grills, wireless internet at the pool, a dog park, an on-site laundry facility, on-site maintenance, on-site management, and online payments. The community is pet-friendly, and the dog park is especially helpful if your weekends often include longer drives and you want an easy place for a daily pet routine close to home.
Inside the apartments, residents can expect practical features such as walk-in closets, ceiling fans, a balcony or private patio, and access to detached garages based on availability. Select homes may include stainless steel appliances, renovated interiors, fireplaces, bay windows, tile floors, or sun rooms, so those details are worth confirming before you apply if they matter to your decision.
If you are comparing southwest Austin apartments with a realistic route to Driftwood, Stetson is worth a closer look because it offers Oak Hill access without requiring you to give up Austin entirely. Contact the leasing office or schedule a tour to see the available floor plans, confirm current pricing, and decide whether the drive to The Salt Lick and the rest of your routine make sense from 7631 US-290.