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Bouldin Creek
| Attribute | Bouldin Creek |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $2,000 – $3,800 $2,400 – $3,500 |
| Vibe | artsyquiet |
| Pace of life | in-between |
| Housing mix | house, townhome |
| Walkability / getting around | Highly walkable; easy bike to downtown. |
| Commutes best to | downtown |
| ZIP codes | 78704 |
| School district | Austin ISD |
| Transit & access | MetroBus 1, 3, 30; walkable to downtown across S. 1st or S. Congress bridges. |
| Parks & outdoors | Butler Metro Park · Lady Bird Lake trail · Auditorium Shores |
| Grocery anchors | Royal Blue Grocery SoCo · Wheatsville Co-op · H-E-B South Congress |
| Major employers nearby | Downtown Austin (5–10 min) · St. David's South Austin |
| Getting there | 5–10 min to downtown; 12 min to ABIA. |
| Rental landscape | Bungalows, garage apartments, duplexes, and small condo buildings. |
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