Homes for Rent Near Tesla Gigafactory Texas
Brand-new single-family rental homes in Round Rock with a direct SH-130 toll-road run south to Tesla's Austin campus, no I-35 gridlock required.
A toll-road commute that skips the I-35 crawl
Round Rock anchors the northern end of the Austin metro in Williamson County, while Tesla's Gigafactory Texas sits at the southeastern edge of Austin near the airport. Connecting the two is SH-130, the high-speed toll corridor that runs along the east side of the region and passes close to the Giga Texas campus. For Tesla employees who would rather not fight I-35 every day, that corridor changes the math entirely. It makes a northern-suburb home a realistic option for a southeast-Austin workplace.
Gigafactory Texas is more than an auto plant. It serves as Tesla's headquarters, spans thousands of acres and millions of square feet, and is in the middle of a major North Campus expansion adding millions of additional square feet by the end of 2026, supporting dedicated Optimus production, a chip-fabrication venture, and Cybercab work. Tesla has projected many thousands of jobs at the site over time. That scale of growth keeps pulling in engineers, production associates, technicians, and operations staff who all need somewhere to live, and the eastern SH-130 corridor is the natural commute shed.
The drive times below reflect typical conditions during normal commute hours. Stillwell at Avery Centre sits in the University Boulevard area of east Round Rock, just minutes from SH-130. Because residents can get onto the toll corridor quickly and ride it most of the way to Giga Texas, the commute leans on open, high-speed road rather than the metro's most congested interstate stretch.
Drive times are approximate and reflect typical, non-peak conditions. Actual times vary with traffic and route.
Built for the Giga Texas commute
For the engineers, production associates, technicians, and operations professionals joining Tesla's Giga Texas team, the commute question usually comes down to one thing: how do you reach a southeast-Austin campus without surrendering your mornings to I-35? Tesla continues to scale the site with a multi-million-square-foot North Campus expansion underway, dedicated Optimus production, a chip-fabrication venture, and Cybercab work, all of which keep hiring momentum strong across technical and production roles. People taking these jobs want a real home base within a reasonable, predictable drive.
Stillwell at Avery Centre answers that with location and product. The community sits minutes from SH-130, the toll corridor that runs the length of the metro's east side and passes near Giga Texas, so the roughly 38-minute commute relies on open highway rather than central congestion. At the end of that drive, residents come home to a freestanding single-family rental with a private fenced backyard, full-size washer and dryer, smart-home technology, and no shared walls, a level of space and quiet that makes a longer commute genuinely worth it. The resort-style pool, fitness center, and clubhouse make the community feel like more than a place to sleep. Browse the available one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes to see what works for you.
Space in the north, access to the south
Choosing east Round Rock for a Giga Texas job means trading a few extra minutes of drive for considerably more home and a quieter setting. The city's signature destinations, Old Settlers Park, Dell Diamond, Kalahari Resorts, and the Premium Outlets, are all close, and the SH-130 corridor puts the airport and southeast Austin within a single, simple route.
- Round Rock Donuts10 min
- Downtown Round Rock dining12 min
- Kalahari restaurants7 min
- Round Rock Premium Outlets8 min
- Round Rock Crossing10 min
- La Frontera14 min
- Old Settlers Park7 min
- Brushy Creek Lake Park15 min
- Inner Space Cavern12 min
- Dell Diamond7 min
- Kalahari Resorts7 min
- Downtown Austin30 min
Homes near Giga Texas, answered
How far is Stillwell at Avery Centre from Tesla Gigafactory Texas?
The drive from Stillwell at Avery Centre to Tesla's Gigafactory Texas is typically about 38 minutes. The community sits in the University Boulevard area of east Round Rock, just minutes from the SH-130 toll corridor, which runs south along the east side of the metro and passes close to the Giga Texas campus near the airport. Because the route relies on SH-130 rather than I-35 for most of the distance, it avoids the metro's worst interstate congestion. It is a longer commute than a workplace inside Round Rock, but a consistent one that many Tesla employees find well worth the trade for newer, more spacious housing.
Is it worth living in Round Rock if I work at Giga Texas?
For many Tesla employees, yes, it comes down to what you value. Living near Giga Texas in southeast Austin puts you closer to work but typically into denser, pricier housing, while Round Rock offers newer single-family rentals, more space, and a quieter setting in exchange for a longer but predictable SH-130 commute. Stillwell at Avery Centre leans into that trade with freestanding homes that have private backyards, full-size laundry, and no shared walls, plus resort-style community amenities. If you would rather come home to a real house with room to breathe and don't mind a toll-road drive, the north end of the metro is a compelling choice.
Is the commute to Giga Texas a toll road?
Yes. The fastest route from Stillwell at Avery Centre to Gigafactory Texas uses SH-130, which is a toll corridor for most of the drive south. Tesla commuters generally accept the toll because it buys reliably open, high-speed travel and keeps the trip off the most congested stretches of I-35. From the community, SH-130 is only a few minutes away via University Boulevard, so residents are on the corridor quickly. For anyone weighing the cost, the predictability of the drive is usually the deciding factor.
Are there rental homes with private yards near the SH-130 corridor?
Freestanding rental homes with private yards are uncommon, but Stillwell at Avery Centre is a build-to-rent community designed around exactly that. Every home is a brand-new one-, two-, or three-bedroom freestanding residence with a private fenced backyard, no shared walls, stainless-steel appliances, a full-size washer and dryer, and smart-home technology. The community also offers a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and dog park. Positioned minutes from SH-130, it gives Tesla employees a genuine house with a clear path to Giga Texas. You can view available homes and explore amenities online.
Does Tesla qualify for a preferred employer benefit here?
Tesla is one of the employers recognized in the Stillwell at Avery Centre Preferred Employer Program. Eligible employees have their application and administration fees credited back toward the initial rent due at move-in. Current eligibility and terms are confirmed by the leasing office, and the complete list of participating employers appears on the Preferred Employers page. If your employer is not yet listed, your HR or benefits team can contact the community to be added.
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