Bluff Springs

Austin, TX

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Bluff Springs - Austin, TX

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A scenic enclave in southeast Austin

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Active Convenient

Nestled about nine miles southeast of Downtown Austin, the small community of Bluff Springs provides a convenient alternative to downtown living. Bluff Springs began as a farming community in the 1850s, and that spacious feeling persists to this day, even as more residents discover this tiny gem engulfed in lush greenery.

Located along Onion Creek, Bluff Springs is home to the Onion Creek Metropolitan Park, a 555-acre regional park that offers plenty of scenic hiking trails, as well as the Onion Creek Greenbelt, which also has hiking trails, picnic areas, and a playground. Onion Creek meanders up to the sprawling McKinney Falls State Park, where visitors find waterfalls, hiking trails, campgrounds, and fishing areas in addition to the renowned Old Baldy, a cypress tree that’s more than 500 years old.

Southpark Meadows, the largest shopping plaza near Bluff Springs, is located along I-35. This plaza includes an array of national retailers and chain restaurants. Bluff Creek is just a short drive away from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, St. Edward’s University, and Downtown Austin.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Bluff Springs is $1,222 for a studio, $1,224 for one bedroom, $1,536 for two bedrooms, and $1,711 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bluff Springs has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 533 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,222/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 702 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,224/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,025 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,536/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,165 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,711/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Onion Creek Greenbelt Park
  • Goat Cave Nature Preserve
  • Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
  • McKinney Falls State Park
  • Slaughter Creek at Bauerle Ranch

Military Bases

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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