Trailhead East
5100 Bolm Rd,
Austin, TX 78721
$1,312 - $3,097 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Govalle
Austin, TX
Govalle - Austin, TX Area Guide
The ideal blend of suburban and urban
University
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Downtown
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Walkable
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Riverfront
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Parks
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Located about two miles east of Downtown Austin, Govalle – Swedish for “good grazing” – began as a cattle ranch during the mid-1800s. Today, it’s a popular neighborhood with easy access to downtown as well as to the University of Texas at Austin. The neighborhood extends north from the Colorado River to Rosewood Avenue in East Austin. The Boggy Creek passes through the heart of Govalle and the Boggy Creek Greenbelt is located on either side of the neighborhood.
Govalle residents enjoy the natural beauty of the river, Colorado River Park Wildlife Sanctuary, and Govalle Neighborhood Park. This park features a swimming pool, a playground, and ball fields. Aside from the natural beauty of the community, Govalle residents enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants scattered throughout the neighborhood. Some popular destinations include Sawyer & Co, Justine’s, and Lustre Pearl East.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Govalle is $1,338 for a studio, $1,766 for one bedroom, $2,502 for two bedrooms, and $2,853 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Govalle has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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422 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,338/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,766/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,107 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,502/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,401 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,853/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Govalle - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
69
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
49
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
87
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boggy Creek Greenbelt
- Lady Bird Lake
- Texas Memorial Museum
- Thinkery
- Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.