6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove
6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove,
Austin, TX 78730
$1,100
1 Bed
Area Guide
Shepherd Mountain Austin, TX
A hilltop hideaway with amazing views
Private
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Riverfront
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Scenic
Located along a bend in the Colorado River and on the east side of Bull Creek, Shepherd Mountain small but hilly neighborhood with spectacular views. Palatial homes sit perched along quiet roads in this exclusive neighborhood. This private enclave is located about 10 miles northwest of Downtown Austin.
Cross the charming Pennybacker Bridge to reach Austin Country Club, the oldest country club in Texas dating back to 1899. Emma Long Metropolitan Park, a vast park with swimming areas, hiking, and picnicking, is located a few minutes southwest of Shepherd Mountain. A few restaurants are located east of the Capital of Texas Freeway. Follow the highway north to the Arboretum for a wider selection of shops and restaurants.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Shepherd Mountain is $1,021 for one bedroom, and $1,420 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shepherd Mountain has decreased by -5.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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624 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,021/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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858 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,420/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Shepherd Mountain
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shepherd Mountain - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Shepherd Mountain - Austin, TX, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Shepherd Mountain - Austin, TX are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Shepherd Mountain - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bull Creek Greenbelt
- Bright Leaf Preserve
- Wild Basin Preserve
- Mayfield Park and Preserve
- Emma Long Metropolitan 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 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.