Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (189 Rentals)

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property at 400 W 34th St

400 W 34th St

AustinTX78705

Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 630 Maiden Ln

630 Maiden Ln

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property at 4105 Speedway

4105 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 2900 Cole St

2900 Cole St

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property at 619 W 37th St

619 W 37th St

AustinTX78705
property at 97 Anthony St

97 Anthony St

AustinTX78702
property at 505 W 18th St

505 W 18th St

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Chestnut, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Libertad Austin priced from $632. The Studio at ThinkEast has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Chestnut apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Libertad AustinA11BR,1BA$632
The Studio at ThinkEastStudio/ One bathStudio,1BA$799
M StationA11BR,1BA$806
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$824
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$824
Volume 4Vol 4 - StudioStudio,1BA$849
The Abali ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$900
Volume 3Vol 3 - StudioStudio,1BA$924
Swisher ApartmentsUpdated North Campus One Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Villas on RioB5-SHARED2BR,2BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut, TX

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut area is the $0.81 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Chestnut apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.81
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
Springdale Estates Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.50
The Studio at ThinkEastThree bedroom / Two bath3BR,2BA$1.38
Venue on GuadalupeB3A2BR,2BA$1.06
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.56
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.54
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.39
Libertad AustinA11BR,1BA$0.97
Volume 7Vol 7 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chestnut, Austin, TX

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $959.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut?

The cheapest apartment in Chestnut is Libertad Austin which is listed at $632, while the average apartment in Chestnut costs $2,619.

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 275 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 $703 which is $1,916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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