Great Hills

Austin, TX

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Great Hills - Austin, TX

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Picturesque living minutes from the roaring Colorado River

Elegant Great Location Suburban Upscale

The aptly named Great Hills is a scenic neighborhood with picturesque views just 11 miles north of Downtown Austin. Tree-lined streets and immaculate lawns shroud classic and contemporary homes and apartments that will suit any budget.

This desirable suburban locale is surrounded by outdoor destinations. Great Hills Park stretches along the neighborhood’s northeast side, while Lake Travis and the Colorado River sit just to the south, providing endless opportunities for aquatic adventures. Shopping opportunities abound on Great Hills’ southeast side with the Great Hills Market housing a Trader Joe’s, movie theater, and more. The Austin Aquarium sits on the northern tip of the area too, making this a great spot for families.

Great Hills is a fantastic springboard for the rest of Austin. Outdoorsy types will appreciate its proximity to the outdoor hotspots, while families and students will love the amenities and short drive to Downtown Austin and the University of Texas.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Great Hills is $1,132 for one bedroom, $1,459 for two bedrooms, and $1,857 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Hills has decreased by -6.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 689 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,132/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,024 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,459/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,204 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,857/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

  • Great Hills Park
  • Bull Creek Greenbelt
  • The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium
  • Balcones District Park
  • Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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