Updated Oct 1, 2026 6 min read

The Bouldin Reviews (2026): Rent, Fees & Plans

Inside this guide
  1. The Bouldin at a glance (checked Oct 1, 2026)
  2. How much does The Bouldin cost? (checked Oct 1, 2026)
  3. What floor plans does The Bouldin have?
  4. What fees does The Bouldin charge besides rent? (from The Bouldin fee guide (dated 2026-10-01), Oct 1, 2026)
  5. What amenities does The Bouldin list?
  6. What is the pet policy at The Bouldin?
  7. Where is The Bouldin?
  8. What do reviewers say about The Bouldin?
  9. Frequently asked questions
  10. Want help finding your Austin apartment? It’s free.
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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Checked Oct 1, 2026 against The Bouldin’s website.

The Bouldin is an apartment community at 1401 S Lamar Blvd in South Austin. On Oct 1, 2026, its website listed market-rate total monthly prices from $2,122 for a 456 sq ft studio and $2,610 for a one-bedroom, with a two-bedroom at $4,060. One studio plan is income-restricted at $1,480.

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The Bouldin at a glance (checked Oct 1, 2026)

Fact Detail Source
Address 1401 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (South Lamar) Property website
Year built Not listed on the property website; our database lists 2024 (unverified) Taco Street Locating database
Floor plans Studios, one- and two-bedrooms; 7 plans with units listed (one is an income-restricted studio) Property website
Price from (total monthly) studios from $2,122 (S1, 456 sq ft); 1BR from $2,610 (A1, 622-665 sq ft); 2BR from $4,060 (B1, 1,151 sq ft) Property website
Specials None listed on the pages checked Property website
Required fees Application $99, deposit $500, smart home $25 one-time; monthly: internet $75, parking (garage, reserved, carport or third party) $200 / $200-$250 / $50, pest $5, trash admin $3, doorstep trash $30, utility – gas administrative $3, stormwater admin $3 (full table below) Property fee information
Pets Dogs and cats allowed with breed restrictions; $500 deposit, $350 fee, $25 monthly rent Property website
Phone (512) 886-7235 Property website

How much does The Bouldin cost? (checked Oct 1, 2026)

The Bouldin lists a total monthly price next to base rent. On Oct 1, 2026, the lowest listed price for each home type was studios $2,122 (S1, 456 sq ft); one-bedrooms $2,610 (A1, 622-665 sq ft); two-bedrooms $4,060 (B1, 1,151 sq ft). One studio plan (S1-AFF, 452 sq ft) is marked as having affordable income restrictions at $1,480 total; it is excluded from the market-rate prices above and labeled in the table.

No concession appeared on the pages I checked.

What floor plans does The Bouldin have?

Plan Beds/Baths Size (sq ft) Total monthly price from / base rent Units listed
S1-AFF- *Affordable Income Restrictions (income-restricted) Studio/1ba 452 $1,480 / $1,311 2
S1 Studio/1ba 456 $2,122 / $1,953 1
S2 Studio/1ba 528 $2,400 / $2,231 1
A1 1BR/1ba 622-665 $2,610 / $2,441 13
A2 1BR/1ba 802-858 $2,668 / $2,499 7
A3 1BR/1ba 891-899 $4,034 / $3,865 2
B1 2BR/2ba 1,151 $4,060 / $3,891 1

Source: The Bouldin floor plans page, Oct 1, 2026. Each row shows the lowest listed unit for that plan. Availability and prices change daily.

What fees does The Bouldin charge besides rent? (from The Bouldin fee guide (dated 2026-10-01), Oct 1, 2026)

Fee Amount Required?
Application Fee $99 one-time Yes
Security Deposit (Refundable) $500 one-time Yes
Internet Services $75 a month Yes
Parking (garage, reserved, carport or third party) $200 a month / $200-$250 a month / $50 a month Yes
Pest Control Services $5 a month Yes
Renters Liability Insurance – Third Party Varies Yes
Smart Home Services $25 one-time Yes
Trash Administrative Fee $3 a month Yes
Trash Services – Doorstep $30 a month Yes
Trash Services – Hauling Varies Yes
Utility – Electric – Third Party Usage-based (billed by use) Yes
Utility – Gas Usage-based (billed by use) Yes
Utility – Gas Administrative Fee $3 a month Yes
Utility – Stormwater/Drainage Admin Fee $3 a month Yes
Utility – Water/Sewer Usage-based (billed by use) Yes
Utility – Water/Wastewater Submeter Admin Fee Varies Yes
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $500 one-time Only with a pet
Pet Fee $350 one-time Only with a pet
Pet Management – Third Party $25-$30 a year Only with a pet
Pet Rent $25 a month Only with a pet
Positive Credit Reporting Services $4.95 a month Optional
Storage Space Rental $150-$200 a month Optional
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation $200 per occurrence Situational
Intra-Community Transfer Fee $750 per occurrence Situational
Late Fee $9.99 per occurrence Situational
Month-to-Month Fee $500 per occurrence Situational
Returned Payment Fee (NSF) $75 per occurrence Situational

Amounts come from the community’s published fee guide, which the property dated 2026-10-01. The fixed required monthly fees in the guide add up to $169, which matches the gap between base rent and total monthly price on the plans above. Usage-based utilities are billed separately, and extra optional or situational charges may apply, so ask for a full cost sheet before applying.

The guide’s required fixed monthly items (internet $75, garage $50, pest $5, trash $30 and $3, gas admin $3, stormwater admin $3) total $169, which matches the gap between base and total on each plan. Smart home setup is $25 one time. Application is $99 and the refundable deposit $500.

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What amenities does The Bouldin list?

Community: two infinity pool areas with soaking ledges, a pickleball court, a fitness center overlooking the pool, a 5th-floor panorama lounge, indoor-outdoor social lounges for private events, a club area with a bar and catering, two dog runs and EV charging stations.

Homes: recessed cove lighting, 8-foot doors, vinyl wood-look flooring, soft-close drawers and premium cabinets. The site mentions a dog spa as coming in late 2025, which is stale copy, so ask whether it is open. Amenities are from the property’s website, Oct 1, 2026.

What is the pet policy at The Bouldin?

The Bouldin welcomes pets with breed restrictions: Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes and wolf-hybrids. The fee guide lists a $500 refundable pet deposit, $350 pet fee, $25 monthly pet rent and a $25-$30 yearly management charge. Restrictions do not apply to qualified assistance animals.

Where is The Bouldin?

The Bouldin is at 1401 South Lamar Boulevard in South Austin. The property’s site says downtown Austin is minutes away, with quick access to Lady Bird Lake and MoPac, and lists nearby restaurants such as Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Odd Duck, Uchi and Maudie’s, plus Lamar Union Plaza and the 2nd Street District.

What do reviewers say about The Bouldin?

Our database lists a 3.8 Google rating from 39 reviews (retrieved Jan 21, 2026, not rechecked on Oct 1, 2026). That is reviewer opinion and may have changed, and a small sample, so read recent reviews yourself before touring.

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent at The Bouldin?

On Oct 1, 2026, The Bouldin listed market-rate total monthly prices from $2,122 (studio S1, 456 sq ft), $2,610 (one-bedroom A1) and $4,060 (two-bedroom B1). One studio plan is income-restricted at $1,480.

What do The Bouldin reviews say?

Our database lists a 3.8 Google rating from 39 reviews (retrieved Jan 21, 2026). That is a small sample and reviewer opinion, so read recent reviews yourself.

What fees does The Bouldin charge?

The fee guide lists a $99 application fee, $500 deposit and required monthly internet ($75), garage ($50), pest, trash and admin charges totaling $169. Pets add a $500 deposit, $350 fee and $25 rent.

Is The Bouldin pet-friendly?

Yes, with breed restrictions that include Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Dobermans and several others. The property lists two dog runs.

Where is The Bouldin in Austin?

It is at 1401 S Lamar Blvd in South Austin, with downtown minutes away and quick access to Lady Bird Lake and MoPac per the property’s website.

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