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Aspire at Onion Creek

Libertad Austin

Parker Lane Apartments

Hidden Gardens

The Brook Apartments

Franklin Park

The Rail

Coppertree
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

Magnolia Flats

Park Plaza at Hyde Park

Mueller Flats Apartments

Bridge at Turtle Creek

Forest Creek Apartments

Grace Woods

Woodland Heights

Longspur Crossing

Sangria Park

Villas de Sendero

Tides at Mueller

The Studio at ThinkEast

Bridge at Harris Ridge

Rise at the Camerons

The Beckett

Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments

Arya Apartments

Willow Brook Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

210 W 38th St

Copperline at Village Oaks

M Station

Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes

Polo Club

Churchill Crossing Apartments

Blu

MAA East Austin

Capital Hills

Sage Hill Apartment Homes

9220 N Interstate Hwy 35

8216 N Interstate Hwy 35

The Patten West

Logans Mill

The Flats on San Felipe

ALMA Apartments
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 | $1,418 | $707 | $8,415 |
Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $450 | $10,000+ |
Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $560 | $9,600 |
Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $830 | $5,500 |
Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 |
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $534.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Austin is 509 Red Tailed Hawk Dr which is listed at $490, while the average apartment in Austin costs $3,396.
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 25,194 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 $592 which is $2,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
Written by: Raul Mercado
I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.