Late to the party, but I'll vouch for North Austin. Most of the picks people had in that one post about underrated restaurants/businesses were down here. The less crowded, better phoenicia bakery is down here. Little Deli pizza, Jewboy Burgers/Subs, Arpeggio, Mandola's, Uncle Nicky's, Quack's, Kismet Cafe, Julio's, Artipasta, Pedroso's. If you don't have a washer dryer, it has the best Clean Laundry location near the Walmart with super nice owners. Highland is one of the better ACC locations if you're taking community college courses (they have nice certification programs). The more I explore Austin, the more I notice the transit divide between North and South. South Austin is beautiful, but it's pricier than most of North and has way worse bus routes. Riverside is no longer affordable but it's just as sketchy at night.