The Bouldin
1401 S Lamar,
Austin, TX 78704
$1,480 - $4,252 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Zilker
Austin, TX
Zilker - Austin, TX Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Enjoy nature-loving amenities just south of downtown
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Located just across Lady Bird Lake from Downtown Austin, Zilker is one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. Zilker’s tranquil residential streets are complemented by walkable access to an array of shops and eateries clustered along South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road. However, Zilker is perhaps most famously regarded for its easy access to some of Austin’s best outdoor recreation at Barton Springs, Barton Creek Greenbelt, and Zilker Park.
The neighborhood was actually named after nearby Zilker Park, where exciting events like South by Southwest, Austin City Limits, and the Holiday Trail of Lights take place. The neighborhood has plenty of outdoor amenities itself, including the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum as well as the expansive Butler Shores at Town Lake, which offers live performances at ZACH Theatre and scenic trails along Lady Bird Lake.
Zilker provides plenty of additional options for entertainment as well, like Peter Pan Mini Golf, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, and Butler Park Pitch and Putt. The many amenities of Downtown Austin and South Congress are also within close reach. Convenience to multiple major roadways and the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge makes getting around from Zilker simple.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Zilker is $1,353 for a studio, $1,922 for one bedroom, $2,403 for two bedrooms, and $2,395 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Zilker has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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466 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,353/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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729 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,922/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,047 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,403/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,272 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,395/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Zilker - Austin, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Zilker - Austin, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Zilker - Austin, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Zilker - Austin, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
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Reviews of Zilker - Austin, TX
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I love living in Barton Hill neighborhood, as it's close to the city, but outside of the urban zone, so it still feels a bit like the burbs. The parks in this neighborhood are amazing, and the people are nice. I have moved away from this neighborhood, only to move back after about a year being gone. I haven't traveled much in the US, but this place is great compared neighborhoods in Houston, and San Antonio.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
- Zilker Botanical Garden
- Zilker Nature Preserve
- Austin Nature and Science Center
- Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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† 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.