South Manchaca

Austin, TX

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South Manchaca - Austin, TX Area Guide

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Old South Austin charm abounds in this laidback locale

Affordable Charming Suburban Scenic Lush

Located about four miles south of Downtown Austin, South Manchaca is a charming neighborhood revered for its affordable homes and its laidback vibe. South Manchaca is brimming with apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent along its lush, tree-dense boulevards. South Manchaca is predominantly residential, exuding a peaceful atmosphere within minutes of numerous area attractions.

South Manchaca is home to Saint David South Austin Hospital and Austin Community College South Austin Campus, affording many residents short commute times. The community also sits adjacent to Saint Edward’s University. Vibrant attractions like South Congress Avenue, Central Market, and Sunset Valley Marketfair are within easy driving distance of South Manchaca. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound at Williamson Creek Greenbelt as well as the nearby Mabel Davis District Park and Barton Creek Greenbelt.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Manchaca is $384 for a studio, $969 for one bedroom, and $1,407 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Manchaca has decreased by -13.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 204 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $384/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 560 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $969/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 906 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,407/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Reviews of South Manchaca - Austin, TX

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3.3 6 Reviews

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10 years agoNiche Review

I mean, most of the people hate each other and have grudges against each other.

Niche User

10 years agoNiche Review

The houses were built long ago and are falling apart.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)
  • Goat Cave Nature Preserve
  • Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
  • Zilker Botanical Garden

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.