Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,125 (12 Rentals)

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Dawson, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dawson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Dawson Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $899 | $1,876 |
Dawson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $950 | $3,275 |
Dawson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $1,125 | $4,400 |
Dawson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $1,489 | $3,600 |
Dawson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $1,666 | $1,666 |
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Getting Around the Dawson Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 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 Dawson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dawson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dawson is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dawson?
The cheapest apartment in Dawson is The Aspect which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Dawson costs $2,054.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dawson?
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 12 regular apartments in Dawson 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 Dawson?
Cheap apartments in Dawson have an average cost of $192 which is $1,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dawson.
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