The Austin Housing Problem You Already Know About
If you’re working a contract in Austin, whether at the Tesla Gigafactory, one of the datacenter projects on the 130 corridor, Samsung’s fab expansion in Taylor, or any of the major construction sites around East Austin, you already know the housing situation.
Extended-stay hotels run $2,800 to $4,500 a month and feel exactly like that. Furnished apartments want a 12-month lease and a credit check. Shared housing is a lottery.
There is a better option, and it is not what most people expect.
Resort-Quality Monthly RV Sites from $800/Month
Oak Forest RV Resort is a full-service RV resort in East Austin, 10 minutes from downtown and minutes from the Gigafactory and the SH 130 corridor. Monthly sites start at $800/month on premium concrete pads with full hookups, fiber internet, and resort amenities that make extended-stay hotels look like what they are.
Here is what’s included in a monthly site at Oak Forest:
- Private concrete pad with full hookups (water, sewer, electric)
- Fiber internet fast enough for remote work, video calls, and streaming
- Resort-style pool and hot tub, recently renovated
- Community firepits for winding down after a long shift
- 24-hour fitness center
- Two dog parks and a pet wash station
- BBQ pavilion and community room
- Private bathhouses and laundry facilities
- Organic farmers market next door every Saturday
No shared walls. No front desk. No lease. You arrive in your own space, park, hook up, and get to work.
The Math: $533/Month Effective Rate
Right now, Oak Forest is running a special: Stay 2 Months, Get Your 3rd Month Free.
At $800/month, that is three months of resort-quality housing in Austin for an effective rate of $533/month. Compare that to anything else available in the city and the math speaks for itself.
| Housing Option | Monthly Cost | Lease Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Extended-Stay Hotel (Austin) | $2,800 – $4,500 | No, but no amenities either |
| Furnished Apartment | $2,000+ | 12-month lease + credit check |
| Oak Forest RV Resort (with special) | $533/month effective | No lease. Month-to-month. |
Who Lives Here?
Our current monthly residents include construction supervisors, datacenter technicians, remote workers, and professionals relocating to Austin who want to settle in without committing to a lease. Most of them found us by accident and wish they had found us sooner.
Whether you are on a six-month project at Samsung’s Taylor facility, pulling shifts at the Gigafactory, or working remote and want the Austin experience without the Austin rent, Oak Forest is built for the way you actually live.
More Than Just a Place to Sleep
One of the things that surprises new monthly residents is how much there is to do without leaving the property. The pool is open, the firepits light up after dark, and the organic farmers market sets up next door every Saturday morning. It is the kind of routine that turns a work assignment into actual quality of life.
And when you are ready to get out, the location puts you right in the middle of everything. You are 10 minutes from downtown Austin, 90 minutes from Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country wine trail, and close to some of the best state parks in Texas. April brings Hill Country wildflowers in full bloom: bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and poppies lining Highway 290 all the way out to Wildseed Farms, the largest working wildflower farm in the country.
Oak Forest is not just a place to sleep between shifts. It is a base for actually living in Austin.
What You Need to Know Before Applying
- Monthly rates start at $800/month for Premium Concrete Back-In sites
- Current special: Stay 2 months, get your 3rd month free (offer valid through June 30, 2026)
- No long-term lease required. Month-to-month flexibility.
- RV requirements: Must be under 10 years old and pass a visual inspection
- Background check required for all monthly applicants
- Electric is metered at $0.10 per kilowatt with a $150 refundable deposit
- Pets welcome: Two dog parks on site, max 2 pets per site
- Sites fill on a first-come basis
Ready to Make the Smart Move?
If you are tired of overpaying for a hotel room with no kitchen and no personality, or if you are dreading another apartment lease that will outlast your project, Oak Forest is the answer that makes the most sense financially and personally.
Apply for a Monthly Site Online or call us directly at 512-926-8984. We will walk you through availability, answer your questions, and get you set up.
Oak Forest RV Resort is located at 8207 Canoga Ave, Austin, TX 78724, just 10 minutes from downtown Austin and minutes from the Tesla Gigafactory and SH 130 corridor.