Govalle

Austin, TX

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Govalle - Austin, TX

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The ideal blend of suburban and urban

University Downtown Walkable Riverfront Parks

Located about two miles east of Downtown Austin, Govalle – Swedish for “good grazing” – began as a cattle ranch during the mid-1800s. Today, it’s a popular neighborhood with easy access to downtown as well as to the University of Texas at Austin. The neighborhood extends north from the Colorado River to Rosewood Avenue in East Austin. The Boggy Creek passes through the heart of Govalle and the Boggy Creek Greenbelt is located on either side of the neighborhood.

Govalle residents enjoy the natural beauty of the river, Colorado River Park Wildlife Sanctuary, and Govalle Neighborhood Park. This park features a swimming pool, a playground, and ball fields. Aside from the natural beauty of the community, Govalle residents enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants scattered throughout the neighborhood. Some popular destinations include Sawyer & Co, Justine’s, and Lustre Pearl East.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Govalle is $1,401 for a studio, $1,695 for one bedroom, and $2,606 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Govalle has decreased by -9.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 432 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,401/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 706 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,695/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,123 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,606/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

49

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

87

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boggy Creek Greenbelt
  • Lady Bird Lake
  • Texas Memorial Museum
  • Thinkery
  • Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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