
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $400 (496 Rentals)
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The Rebekah

Ascent at Quail Creek

Emerson Apartments

ALMA Apartments

The Beckett

Orbit

The Studio at ThinkEast

Bridge at Harris Ridge
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Starburst

Capital Hills

MAA East Austin

Tides at Mueller

Ascent at Walnut Creek

Village at Collinwood

Aviva at North Plaza

Chesapeake

Woodchase Apartments
Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Austin and the best places to live with original content written by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado

Terra Apartments

Bridge at Turtle Creek

The Nine on Shoreline

Foxwood

Mission James Place Apartments

Tramor at Hunter's Glen

Pebble Creek Apartments

Brook Meadow Village

Avalon Palm Apartments

The Ridge at Lakeline

Centro Studio Homes

Point South and Bridgehollow

Metropolis Apartments

Capitol Crossing

The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

Parker Heights Apartments

The Social Apartments

Terrazzo

Acclaim at South Congress

Cricket Hollow Apartments

The Park at Walnut Creek

Great Hills

Chevy Chase

Elan

Villas del Sol
Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Austin Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $651 | $7,628 |
Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $470 | $10,000+ |
Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $560 | $9,600 |
Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $700 | $5,860 |
Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,984 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
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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
Steve • 4+ years in Austin
April 3, 2025Alright, 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, 2025I like the northside of town best. But Downtown is fun. Lots of outdoor stuff to do
Kevin • 4+ years in Austin
March 25, 2025Happy, 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 Wildwood Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Austin costs $3,563.
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 25,851 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 $543 which is $3,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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