The Bouldin
1401 S Lamar,
Austin, TX 78704
$1,480 - $4,252 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
South Central Austin
Austin, TX
South Central Austin - Austin, TX Area Guide
Austin’s beautiful lakeside district filled with shopping, parks, and entertainment
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South Central Austin is a large district with multiple sought-after neighborhoods. The area feels urban with beautiful homes, unique townhomes, and lavish high-rise apartment complexes with beautiful skyline views. South Central Austin is also home to Saint Edward’s University.
Nestled beside Lady Bird Lake, South Central Austin is characterized by an abundance of lush green spaces, shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment. Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park is a local favorite. This urban natural area is great for taking a stroll, canoeing, biking, and walking your dog. The park is a popular spot for special events such as the Austin Symphony’s 4th of July Concert and Fireworks. This district is also home to a mini golf spot and several theaters for film and live performances. For Instagram-worthy photos or a bit of artistic expression, visit the Greetings from Austin Mural in Bouldin Creek.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Central Austin is $1,290 for a studio, $1,628 for one bedroom, $2,073 for two bedrooms, and $3,664 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Central Austin has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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473 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,290/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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704 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,628/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,018 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,073/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,467 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,664/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Central Austin - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
South Central Austin - Austin, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
South Central Austin - Austin, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Central Austin - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
- Zilker Botanical Garden
- Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)
- Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
- Zilker 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.