The arrangement in Twentysomethings: Austin is pretty unheard of for reality TV shows. Usually, the cast is placed under one roof to ensure ample drama and canoodling. But, according to one fan on Twitter, it's common for housing developers in Texas to build two similar homes on one lot.
That doesn't really explain why the guys and girls are separated in the show, but it makes sense why there are two houses on the same property. It's possible that the production company liked one of the houses so much that they decided to use both for the show. Or maybe things will change down the line and eventually, the living situation will change.