# East Austin, Austin transit and commute

> Plaza Saltillo (MetroRail).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Plaza Saltillo (MetroRail).
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Austin
- **submarket**: East Austin
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $50/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $60/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 27.8%

## FAQ
### Is East Austin well-connected by transit?
Plaza Saltillo (MetroRail).

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/austin/east-austin/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.