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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Austin, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Austin, TX area range in price from $360 to $19,369 with an overall median price of $3,391. The three Austin neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arboretum at $875, South Manchaca at $750, and Colorado Crossing at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Austin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arboretum$1,685$875243
South Manchaca$1,753$750666
Colorado Crossing$1,754$995217
Riverside$1,759$560874
Patal$1,771$825109
Riverside Meadows$1,774$1,16619
Bryker Woods$1,779$95033
North Park$1,779$825120
Pleasant Valley$1,785$560465
Tarrytown$1,800$599382

Cheapest Available Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Chevy Chase Downs in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood priced from $525. Wildwood Apartments in the Coronado Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Austin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$525
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
La MadridA11BR,1BA$610
Copperline at Village OaksS6Studio,1BA$651
The RhettA11BR,1BA$677
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Aspire at Onion CreekB22BR,2BA$721
Westdale ParkePlan A21BR,1BA$725
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$733
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Austin area is the $0.81 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.81
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
Anderson Flats2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.77
Point North Student LivingD14BR,4BA$0.94
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
The Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Venue on GuadalupeB3A2BR,2BA$1.06
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$0.95
The RhettA11BR,1BA$0.97

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Austin Overview

What’s the reason that Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in America? Actually, there are a number of reasons, not the least of which is its warm weather. It’s also been called the live music capital of the world. While some may argue that point, one thing is certain. Austin is a city of festivals—music festivals, film festivals, and even a Brazilian Carnaval festival.

From reggae to rodeos, golf to gardening, and motorsports to malls, Austin’s cultural and artistic diversity offers something for everyone. Nature lovers enjoy the botanical gardens and the numerous parks and biking trails. Athletes enjoy rock climbing and the yearly marathon, which features live musical accompaniment from over 40 bands.

Austin offers a variety of educational options, with more than 10 institutions of higher learning.

Add walkable neighborhoods, world-class museums and a ballet company, and it’s easy to understand its soaring popularity. Besides events that attract tourists from all over the world, the city offers residents a multitude of enjoyable activities, many of which are free. Maybe the biggest reason for Austin’s popularity is its success in keeping its quality of life higher than its cost of living.

If you’re looking for an apartment in Austin, our updated prices, pictures and floorplans can help you find the perfect place to call home.

Why live in Austin, TX?

Austin is famed for being one of the most unique and quirky cities in the country, a reputation that is well-earned. The city's unofficial motto of "Keep Austin" Weird highlights the independent streak Austinites are known for throughout Texas. Currently, the city has a population of just under a million inhabitants with a metro density of just over two million. There is a lot of going in this state capital. The amount of diverse activities available is simply staggering.

Austin it seems has a little something for everyone. First, it is known as the Live Music Capital of The World due to the famous live Austin City Limits music concerts at The Moody Theater, as well as the South by Southwest festival. Along with its music, the culinary scene is lively and eclectic offering everything from BBQ to tacos and even artisanal donuts. The nightlife is lively with many bars crafting strange and fun adult beverage creations. If you're an outdoors lover, Austin offers almost three hundred days of sunshine, spend all those sunny days in its various parks, biking and hiking trails. Austin truly does have something for everyone.

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Austin, TX

Ranked #3

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Austin, TX

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Austin, TX Area Reviews

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Steve • 4+ years in Austin

April 3, 2025

Alright, so Austin, man. Steve here, early 30s, and let me tell you, this place is alive. If you're into killer food – and I mean, everything from legit BBQ to some seriously inventive fusion spots – and a nightlife scene that just doesn't quit, you'll fit right in.

Mary • 1+ years in Austin

April 3, 2025

I like the northside of town best. But Downtown is fun. Lots of outdoor stuff to do

Kevin • 4+ years in Austin

March 25, 2025

Happy, vibrant, busy, lots of traffic, great restaurants. Liberal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Austin is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Austin is Chevy Chase Downs which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Austin costs $3,391.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Austin?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25,372 regular apartments in Austin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Austin?

Cheap apartments in Austin have an average cost of $533 which is $2,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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