The Lenora in Austin, TX

The Lenora: 39-Unit Apartment Project in Austin

JBHR Project 16, LP is developing The Lenora, a new residential apartment complex located at 4507 Menchaca Rd. in Austin, Travis County. The project involves the construction of 39 apartment units across 45,000 square feet of space. The estimated total cost for this development is $8,300,000, which calculates to $184 per square foot. The Lenora was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2026, and its construction is targeted for June 2028.

Jones Gillam Renz Architects serves as the design firm of record for The Lenora. The firm has a substantial portfolio of other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, including the Residence at Red Cedar in Corsicana, Roosevelt Lofts in San Angelo, The Reserves at Holdsworth in Kerrville, Heritage at Abilene, and Laurel Flats in Tyler. These five additional projects total $26,912,748, with statuses ranging from closed to pending plan review. Kathy S Rodriguez is the registered accessibility specialist for The Lenora, ensuring compliance with state accessibility standards during the construction phase.

The Lenora’s estimated cost of $8,300,000 places it in the top quarter of new construction filings in Travis County, where the median estimated cost is $1,000,000. The middle half of comparable projects range from $300,000 to $5,000,000. The project’s size of 45,000 square feet is significantly larger than the county median of 11,979 square feet. Additionally, the cost per square foot of $184 exceeds the county median of $125. The scheduled build window of 427 days is longer than the county median of 304 days.

According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for the 78745 ZIP code, the area has a population of about 61,122 and a median household income of $84,529. There are 31,246 housing units in the ZIP code, with a median owner-occupied home value of $459,100. Housing in the area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the TDLR filing.

Plan review for The Lenora is pending with the TDLR. The construction start date listed in the filing is April 2027. The TDLR status for the project is listed as Project Registered. The Lenora represents a significant addition to the Austin housing market, with a timeline that extends well into 2028. The project’s scale and cost indicate a substantial investment in the Travis County residential sector.