(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.
(78704) SoCo / Zilker / Bouldin / Barton Hills / Travis Heights Apartments Featured Properties
- $1930-$4518
The Trail Is Incredible. The Reviews at Coldwater Are Complicated.
- $1951-$4665
What Does It Cost to Live on South Congress?
- $1248-$2325
District at SoCo: One of the Best Apartment Deals Near South Congress?
- $1767-$8788
Want to Walk to Zilker Without Living in a Tower?
- $1425-$2100
Woodwillow Townhomes: The Cheapest 2BR in 78704 Worth Renting?
- $825-$1250
The Catch With Alma Soco’s $825 Studios in 78704
- $1299-$1950
Heights on South Congress: Cheap Rent in 78704 with Some Issues
- $849-$1999
Tambaleo Apartments Review: Cheap Bouldin Creek Rent
- $925-$2737
Why Pay 1980s Prices for a 1980s Apartment?
- $1699-$2249
Park Terrace at Town Lake: Walk to Zilker & Lady Bird Lake
- $1569-$3384
The 3x Income Rule Doesn’t Apply Here
- $905-$1620
Barton’s Mill: The Trade Off Behind $905 Rent in Zilker
