The Heights at 8721
8721 Eastern Heights Blvd,
Austin, TX 78724
$1,099 - $1,399
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Walnut Creek Austin, TX
Austin’s industrial hub houses spacious city parks
Industrial
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Commuter
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Local Business
Settled about eight miles northeast of Downtown Austin, Walnut Creek is a peaceful, industrial area that features fantastic commuter options. Between the public bus routes, access to both Highway 290 and 183, and proximity to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, travel is a breeze. Though Walnut Creek is mainly industrial, there are many suburban streets around the town filled with homes and apartments for rent.
Walnut Creek, named after the creek that runs through the neighborhood, boasts many outdoor spaces like the Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve. Take a stroll down the scenic Walnut Creek trail, or travel a few miles to the Walter Long Metropolitan Park. This city park has a large lake that’s perfect for swimming, fishing, and kayaking on a warm Austin day. Along the major roads in the neighborhood, you’ll find businesses, services, and casual restaurants, along with unique finds like Meridian Hive Meadery.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Walnut Creek is $1,021 for a studio, $1,201 for one bedroom, $1,533 for two bedrooms, and $1,941 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Walnut Creek has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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546 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,021/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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696 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,201/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,036 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,533/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,293 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,941/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Walnut Creek - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Walnut Creek - Austin, TX, so everyday errands require more planning.
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Walnut Creek - Austin, TX are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Walnut Creek - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
- Copperfield Nature Trail and Park
- Walnut Creek Park
- Thinkery
- Walter E. Long 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.