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Channings Mark

Magnolia Court

The Palms on Lamar

Salado at Walnut Creek

MAA Canyon Pointe

Windsor Commons

6007 N Interstate Hwy 35

Artisan Apartments & Shops

The Meadows

Nova House

San Paloma Apartments

Mackenzie Pointe Apartments

Hyde Park I & II

Fountain Terrace Apartments

Deep Eddy Flats

Tramor at Hunter's Glen

Alara North Burnet

301 W 38th St

Highpoint North

4902 West Gate Blvd

11805 Oak Trail

1906 San Gabriel St

Terra Apartments

Eastside at 2201

Paradise Oaks Apartments

Bexley at Tech Ridge

Treehouse Apartments

Marq on Burnet

Highline Apartments

Bridge at Estancia

ATX North

Camber Ranch

The Dexter

Heritage Estates at Wells Branch 55+

4103 Speedway

4105 Speedway

615 Nelray Blvd

Villas of La Costa

Barton's Mill Apartments

Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments
Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cheap Austin Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $662 | $8,530 |
Cheap Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $450 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $560 | $9,600 |
Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $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?
- 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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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 $3,392.
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 22,706 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 $562 which is $2,830 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.

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.

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.