
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $400 (375 Rentals)
Rental terms in Austin as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Cascade Apartments

Coppertree

Longspur Crossing

Copperline at Village Oaks

Lakeline Parmer Lane

Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes

Rise at the Camerons

Centennial Place 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

Arya Apartments

Willow Brook Apartments

Village Oaks

The Flats on San Felipe

Element Austin Apartments

City View at Mueller

Grace Woods

Madison Northridge

The Patten East

Tramor at the Oaks Apartments

Point South and Bridgehollow

Great Hills

Channings Mark

District at La Frontera

Legends Lakeline

Vue at the Camerons

South Shore

Fashionaire

Sangria Park

The Ridge Apartments

Milan

Platform

Bridge at Avery Ranch

Henry Heights

Still Waters at Southpark Meadows

Bridge at Three Hills

Artisan Apartments & Shops

Callista Hill Country Apartments

Crosstown
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 | $1,421 | $707 | $9,449 |
Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $474 | $10,000+ |
Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $560 | $9,600 |
Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $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
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.
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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 19308 James Manor St which is listed at $484, while the average apartment in Austin costs $3,367.
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 464,581 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 $589 which is $2,778 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.

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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.