MAA Balcones Woods
11215 Research Blvd,
Austin, TX 78759
$844 - $2,358
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Great Hills Austin, TX
Picturesque living minutes from the roaring Colorado River
Elegant
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Great Location
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Suburban
The aptly named Great Hills is a scenic neighborhood with picturesque views just 11 miles north of Downtown Austin. Tree-lined streets and immaculate lawns shroud classic and contemporary homes and apartments that will suit any budget.
This desirable suburban locale is surrounded by outdoor destinations. Great Hills Park stretches along the neighborhood’s northeast side, while Lake Travis and the Colorado River sit just to the south, providing endless opportunities for aquatic adventures. Shopping opportunities abound on Great Hills’ southeast side with the Great Hills Market housing a Trader Joe’s, movie theater, and more. The Austin Aquarium sits on the northern tip of the area too, making this a great spot for families.
Great Hills is a fantastic springboard for the rest of Austin. Outdoorsy types will appreciate its proximity to the outdoor hotspots, while families and students will love the amenities and short drive to Downtown Austin and the University of Texas.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Great Hills is $1,098 for one bedroom, $1,470 for two bedrooms, and $1,942 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Hills has decreased by -8.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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690 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,098/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,024 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,470/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,182 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,942/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Great Hills - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Great Hills - Austin, TX, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Great Hills - Austin, TX are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Great Hills - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Great Hills Park
- Bull Creek Greenbelt
- The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium
- Balcones District Park
- Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
Transit / Subway
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 February 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.