South Lamar

Austin, TX

South Lamar - Austin, TX

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Niche Reviews

4 (8 Reviews)

Subtle charm and vibrant offerings in South Austin

Hip • Eclectic • Diverse • Bikeable • Walkable • Scenic • Convenient •

As far as Austin neighborhoods go, South Lamar is an often overlooked option. It’s no wonder why, since it’s wedged between the wildly popular South Congress neighborhood and the elegantly historic Barton Hills. But South Lamar offers a subtle beauty all its own. It is home to top-rated restaurants, terrific shops, and the legendary Broken Spoke, a dance hall where toes have tapped since 1964. This venue has played host to a variety of country music legends when they were just starting out, including George Strait and the Dixie Chicks.

South Lamar sits just across the Colorado River from Downtown Austin, spanning about three square miles. The neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, South Lamar Boulevard, is lined with a broad range of shops and restaurants, so find your South Lamar apartment near this strip if you enjoy dining out frequently or like to be a short distance from shopping.

The Barton Creek Greenbelt is located just outside South Lamar, offering terrific hiking trails as well as rock climbing, swimming, and bicycling. On the northwest end of the neighborhood, Zilker Metropolitan Park features a natural, spring-fed pool for swimming, the Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, and the Austin Nature and Science Center. This is also the location of the Zilker Park Kite Festival held every March, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival held each October.

Explore the Neighborhood

The Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum houses the largest collection by sculptor Charles Umlauf

The Austin skyline from Doug Sahm Hill Summit

Zilker Park provides amazing downtown views from several locations

The Long Center for the Performing Arts is a beautiful setting for live performances and events

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in South Lamar is $1,207 for a studio, $1,488 for one bedroom, $1,870 for two bedrooms, and $1,594 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Lamar has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Studio
447 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,207/month

Average Rent

1 BR
688 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,488/month

Average Rent

2 BR
980 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,870/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,045 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,594/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of South Lamar - Austin, TX

Niche Reviews

4 8 Reviews

Niche User

8 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

I love Austin. Born here, moved back here. Would raise my kids here.

Niche User

9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

The weather here is generally warm which I enjoy but it does get rather muggy. My biggest complaint is that there are not four real seasons. It's so hot in the summer and then goes straight to as cold as it's gonna get and vice versa. There is no great spring and fall which is sad.

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