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The Bouldin

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 60 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(60) 60 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Luxury Apartments
The Bouldin
Location
Zilker, Austin
Service
Luxury Apartments
Reviews
60
Ranking
#274 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
People seeking proximity to downtown and South Congress who value highly engaged staff and modern building quality over the lowest rent.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What we found

Staff at The Bouldin consistently earn praise for going beyond routine work, from maintenance technician Ryan leaving thoughtful notes with snacks to leasing managers like Tory and Paul handling tours with genuine care and transparency. The location, amenities, and building condition draw reliable compliments, and residents report quiet, well-insulated units and smooth onboarding.

However, persistent elevator outages and management silence about them frustrate residents, and several reviewers argue the rent ($4000-6000 for two-bedroom units) prices above market for the South Lamar neighborhood given the lack of full luxury amenities and nearby train noise. Security concerns surface around short-term rental guest access and debates about whether paid move-in incentives mask operational weaknesses.

Recent shift: One-star reviews from four to five months ago raised concerns about elevator failures and management communication; elevated concerns again one month ago about security with short-term rental influx and guest access; no recent positive shift noted, though high ratings persist.

Praised for
  • responsive maintenance and staff
  • thoughtful management personal touches
  • excellent location and walkability
  • pristine amenities and building upkeep
  • smooth move-in process
Watch-outs
  • elevator breakdowns and lack of communication about them
  • pricing perceived as too high for the area
  • short-term rental occupancy creating security gaps
  • lack of compassion from some front-desk staff
  • misleading or inflated online reviews
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Best for: People seeking proximity to downtown and South Congress who value highly engaged staff and modern building quality over the lowest rent.
Think twice if: Elevator reliability and rising maintenance costs are deal-breakers; skeptical of long-term value at current premium pricing after promotional concessions end.

What this place gets right

  • staff known by name, detail-oriented leasing and maintenance team
  • new concrete building with strong sound insulation
  • three minutes from downtown on South Lamar; walkable to restaurants, Zilker, South Congress

Before you tour or apply

  • Ryan (maintenance technician) praised for responsiveness and personal touches
  • Tory (Community Manager), Paul, Jennifer, Marissa (leasing and management staff) frequently named for service
  • One of three elevators down on a weekly basis per resident complaints; management stopped sending notifications
  • Branded pet toys and scarves provided; staff remember resident pets by name
  • Building is concrete with strong sound insulation
  • Move-in incentives and freebies commonly used to attract and fill units
  • Security staff and housekeeping also mentioned positively
  • Virtual tours offered

Resident ratings

Luxury Apartments
Beautiful, well-maintained units and common areas with strong sound insulation; elevator failures and pricing concerns undercut luxury positioning.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.01 average across the 777 luxury apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

elevator availabilityquiet arealuxurycity viewwalkabilitynew buildinggorgeous spaceclean communitywelcoming staffleasing office staff

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 19
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What is the rent range at The Bouldin?
One to two-bedroom apartments rent from $4000 to $6000 per month, according to resident reviews. Move-in incentives and promotions may apply.
What is the location like?
The Bouldin is on South Lamar in Zilker, about three to four minutes from downtown. It is walkable to South Congress, Zilker Park, restaurants like Paperboy and Tacodeli, and the Life Time gym across the street. A train passes by three times daily.
How responsive is maintenance?
Maintenance staff, especially Ryan, are described as responsive and quick to complete work orders. Residents report they handle requests thoroughly and professionally.
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Last updated 2026-09-08