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South Lamar (SoLa)
| Attribute | South Lamar (SoLa) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,800 – $3,400 $2,400 – $3,500 |
| Vibe | livelyartsy |
| Pace of life | action |
| Housing mix | mid rise, house |
| Walkability / getting around | Walkable along the corridor; bikeable to downtown and Zilker. |
| Commutes best to | downtown |
| ZIP codes | 78704 |
| School district | Austin ISD |
| Transit & access | MetroRapid 803 along S. Lamar; MetroBus 3 and 338; protected bike lanes along S. Lamar. |
| Parks & outdoors | Gillis Park · Zilker Park (10 min north) · Barton Creek Greenbelt access |
| Grocery anchors | H-E-B South Lamar · Central Market South Lamar |
| Major employers nearby | Downtown Austin (10 min) · Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin |
| Getting there | 10 min to downtown; 15 min to ABIA via Ben White. |
| Rental landscape | Mid-rise apartment communities along South Lamar with bungalow rentals on side streets. |
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