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Third-floor pool deck at Rambler Columbus off-campus student apartments near Ohio State University. CARRIE GHOSE | CBF

Austin Business Journal writes, "Move-in started Thursday at a luxury apartment complex across the street from from Ohio State University.

Rambler Columbus is the first development in the state by Austin-based LV Collective, following three years of construction. The seven-story, 407,500-square-foot complex at 222 W. Lane Ave. has 379 units for a total of 889 beds, with average per-room rent of $1,500.

"I would have loved to live here," said Brenna Voye, leasing and marketing manager, an OSU graduate, who had lived in dorms, a sorority and an off-campus house.

Daydreamer, a coffee shop in the lobby, will open to the public in late August. Victory Lap, a ground-floor bar and pizzeria, is still under construction, and there's a retail space…

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Realtor.com shares, "College graduates embarking on careers and setting up homes in new cities might not think of Austin, TX, as the most affordable place to live—but that would be a mistake.

It has everything a young adult could want, including job opportunities, shorter commutes to work, and plenty of amenities like cafes, restaurants, and nightlife, according to the latest Realtor.com® report.

The median monthly rent now stands at $1,450, under the national median of $1,699.

"Austin stands out as the top-ranked city thanks to its strong performance across multiple factors that matter most to recent college graduates—including relatively affordable housing, robust job prospects, a larger peer network, and a lively, culturally rich…

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University of Texas at Austin DAVID SUCSY

Austin Business Journal shares, "WalletHub’s annual list of the best college towns and cities in America is out, and Austin ranked No. 1 again.

Austin has taken the top spot on the list for three consecutive years. The annual list considers wallet friendliness, social environment and academic and economic opportunities.

Central Texas is home to The University of Texas at Austin, Concordia University and St. Edward's University, as well as Huston-Tillotson University and Austin Community College. Austin also has one of the highest average annual job growth rates in the country at 7.04%, according to the report, which WalletHub pointed to as a plus for graduates.

It was also No. 1 when ranked by large city size.

Here are the top 10 best…

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