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property at 3816 Speedway

3816 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 311 E 31st St

311 E 31st St

AustinTX78705

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 2900 Cole St

2900 Cole St

AustinTX78705

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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property at 502 W 35th St

502 W 35th St

AustinTX78705

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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property at 2105 E 12th St

2105 E 12th St

AustinTX78702
property at 3400 Speedway

3400 Speedway

AustinTX78705
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Chestnut, Austin, TX Local Guide

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Getting Around the Chestnut Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chestnut?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chestnut is under $994.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut?

The cheapest apartment in Chestnut is M Station which is listed at $806, while the average apartment in Chestnut costs $14,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chestnut?

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 291 regular apartments in Chestnut 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 Chestnut?

Cheap apartments in Chestnut have an average cost of $699 which is $13,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut.

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.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.