Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (39 Rentals)

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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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126 W Alpine Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

126 W Alpine Rd

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704

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Establishment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Establishment

3501 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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3018 S 1st St

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Debut Soco
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Debut Soco

3809 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Dawson, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dawson area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mission James Place Apartments priced from $909. The Element Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$909
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AspectA1IR1BR,1BA$1,025
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,075
MAA South LamarStudio 0x1 401 SFStudio,1BA$1,082
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,085
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,095
La CimaOne Bedroom - One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Old South Austin ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,114

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $2.14 price per square foot Vaughn Model at Debut Soco in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,156. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the Townhomes-Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Debut SocoVaughn1BR,1BA$2.14
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
Barton Creek LandingTumbleweed2BR,1BA$1.85
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Platinum)2BR,1BA$1.64
The AspectB1R2BR,1BA$1.78
La CimaOne Bedroom - One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Establishment1BR/1BA - A11BR,1BA$2.06
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.87
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dawson, Austin, TX

Ranked #133

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,114.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dawson?

The cheapest apartment in Dawson is Broadway Condominiums which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Dawson costs $2,010.

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 14 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 $179 which is $1,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dawson.

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