
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $400 (424 Rentals)
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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

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Grace Woods

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Sangria Park

Lakeline Parmer Lane

Longspur Crossing

Element Austin Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

Arya Apartments

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1901 Crossing Pl

Willow Brook Apartments

The Flats on San Felipe

Copperline at Village Oaks

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Madison Northridge

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City View at Mueller

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Mission James Place Apartments

Village Oaks

Agave Falls

The Patten East

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Point South and Bridgehollow

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Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Austin Studio Apartments | $1,406 | $662 | $8,415 |
Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $450 | $10,000+ |
Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $560 | $9,600 |
Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $650 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $736.
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 $3,333.
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 25,176 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 $579 which is $2,754 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.