Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bluff Springs Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (28 Rentals)

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Bluff Springs, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bluff Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bluff Springs area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 8000 Forbsdale Dr priced from $499. 7900 Bramble Bush Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $530. Here are the most affordable Bluff Springs apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8000 Forbsdale Dr8000 Forbsdale Dr1BR,1BA$499
7900 Bramble Bush Dr7900 Bramble Bush Dr1BR,1BA$530
6212 Roseborough Dr6212 Roseborough Dr1BR,1BA$534
7900 Rosenberry Dr7900 Rosenberry Dr1BR,1BA$650
Logans MillA1A The Madison1BR,1BA$842
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$859
3600 Capitol View (Slaughter)1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFFA21BR,1BA$1,014
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$1,023
Bridge at Monarch Bluffs50-A1b8Studio,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluff Springs, TX

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bluff Springs area is the $0.97 price per square foot 7304 Derby Downs Dr Model at 7304 Derby Downs Dr in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Bluff Springs apartment is the Hyde Park Model at Bexley 3FIVE starting at $1,799 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluff Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7304 Derby Downs Dr7304 Derby Downs Dr4BR,3BA$0.97
Bexley 3FIVEHyde Park3BR,2BA$1.31
Cortland Bluff SpringsSouth Lamar3BR,2BA$1.47
Hillside on Cannon3x2ApT13BR,2BA$1.27
Centennial Place Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$1.29
5201 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Unit A5201 S Pleasant Valley Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.37
River ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
3600 Capitol View (Slaughter)1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
FoxwoodA11BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bluff Springs, Austin, TX

Ranked #59

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Bluff Springs Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 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.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bluff Springs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bluff Springs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bluff Springs is under $1,029.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bluff Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Bluff Springs is 8000 Forbsdale Dr which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in Bluff Springs costs $1,871.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bluff Springs?

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 260 regular apartments in Bluff Springs 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 Bluff Springs?

Cheap apartments in Bluff Springs have an average cost of $815 which is $1,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff Springs.

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