South central

South Lamar (SoLa)

$1,800 – $3,400livelyartsy

The vibe

Bustling South Lamar corridor with newer mid-rise apartments mixed with classic Austin music venues and food.

Rental landscape

Mid-rise apartment communities along South Lamar with bungalow rentals on side streets.

Typical rent: $1,800 – $3,400 · $2,400 – $3,500
Housing mix: mid rise, house
Getting around: Walkable along the corridor; bikeable to downtown and Zilker.
Best for commuting to: downtown

Notable nearby

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Broken Spoke, Matt's El Rancho, quick access to Zilker and downtown.

Local essentials

Reviewed November 2025

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.

Information compiled from publicly available sources including CapMetro, TEA, the City of Austin, and neighborhood associations. Details change — please verify anything critical to your decision directly with the provider before signing a lease.

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