Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balcones District Park Austin, TX from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Balcones District Park, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Balcones District Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Balcones District Park Studio Apartments | $1,417 | $1,150 | $1,787 |
Balcones District Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $999 | $3,599 |
Balcones District Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,268 | $4,293 |
Balcones District Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,850 | $3,128 |
Balcones District Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Balcones District Park Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Balcones District Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balcones District Park area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Milo priced from $848. Radius at The Domain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Balcones District Park apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Milo | Eff | Studio,1BA | $848 |
Radius at The Domain | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
Studio Domain | S1 | Studio,1BA | $980 |
Onyx183 | ASCOT | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Elysium Grand LLP | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balcones District Park, TX
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balcones District Park area is the $2.18 price per square foot B1 - Type A Model at Presidium Tech Ridge in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $2,409. The second greatest value Balcones District Park apartment is the B1 - Affordable Model at The Upland starting at $2,014 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Lamplight Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balcones District Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Presidium Tech Ridge | B1 - Type A | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
The Upland | B1 - Affordable | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
San Marin | A4.1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
MAA Wells Branch | Hollyhock | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Elysium Grand LLP | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Village At Gracy Farms | Palm | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Mesa Verde | Phoenix | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Bridge at Waters Park | unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Radius at The Domain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Onyx183 | ASCOT | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Getting Around the Balcones District Park Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balcones District Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Balcones District Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Balcones District Park is under $1,171.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balcones District Park?
The cheapest apartment in Balcones District Park is Milo which is listed at $857, while the average apartment in Balcones District Park costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Balcones District Park?
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 42 regular apartments in Balcones District Park 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 Balcones District Park?
Cheap apartments in Balcones District Park have an average cost of $193 which is $2,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balcones District Park.
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