Trailhead East
5100 Bolm Rd,
Austin, TX 78721
$1,470 - $3,165 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Govalle Austin, TX
The ideal blend of suburban and urban
University
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Downtown
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Walkable
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Govalle is $1,414 for a studio, $1,826 for one bedroom, $2,539 for two bedrooms, and $2,882 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Govalle has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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460 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,414/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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704 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,826/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,103 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,539/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,401 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,882/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Govalle
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Govalle - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Govalle - Austin, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Govalle - Austin, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Govalle - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boggy Creek Greenbelt
- Lady Bird Lake
- Texas Memorial Museum
- Thinkery
- Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.