Lower Bull Creek

Austin, TX

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Lower Bull Creek - Austin, TX

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Green Space Hiking Commutes Family-Friendly

The Bull Creek Greenbelt provides a scenic hiking destination with several trails, dog-friendly areas, and picnic tables. The Lower Bull Creek area contains several neighborhoods, including Treetops, Vista North, Canyon Rim, Vista West, and Spicewood Summit. The area is about eight miles northwest of Downtown Austin, making it ideal for commuters looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors while still being within 15 minutes of work.

In addition to the Bull Creek Greenbelt, residents of Lower Bull Creek can also enjoy Barrow Nature Preserve, Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve, North Cat Mountain Greenbelt, and Steck Valley Greenbelt. Shopping is readily available at the nearby Arboretum, which provides a variety of shops and restaurants in an outdoor setting. More shopping is available along Anderson Lane, and students can quickly reach the University of Texas at Austin, about seven miles from Lower Bull Creek, as well as the neighboring JJ Pickle Research Campus, located off Burnet Road.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Lower Bull Creek is $1,441 for one bedroom, $1,750 for two bedrooms, and $2,336 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lower Bull Creek has decreased by -18.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 811 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,441/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,138 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,750/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,462 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,336/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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

21

Minimal Transit

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

34

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

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

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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