(78704) SoCo / Zilker / Bouldin / Barton Hills / Travis Heights Apartments

Living in 78704 Comes Down to the Block You Choose

South Central Austin Apartments (78704) Walkable pockets, new and older buildings, premium ZIP pricing, and real trade-offs.

Each community review below tells you the real walkability truth (most of 78704 isn’t walkable), which pockets actually deliver the vibe, and whether the premium makes sense for your situation. 78704 properties screen harder than other South Austin ZIPs—knowing that before you apply saves money and frustration. If Barton Springs is part of your calculus, here’s the local knowledge: free swim runs 5-8am and 9-10pm (no lifeguards), Tuesday and Wednesday mornings have only 20-30 swimmers versus weekend chaos, and it’s closed Thursdays 9am-7pm for cleaning.

South Austin’s reputation is earned—but so is the price tag. The difference between “I love it here” and “I’m paying for a ZIP code” comes down to which specific block you land on.