Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (38 Rentals)

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property at 126 W Alpine Rd

126 W Alpine Rd

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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
property at 3018 S 1st St

3018 S 1st St

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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 Soco at Alpine priced from $899. Alma Soco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$899
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$925
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AspectA1IR1BR,1BA$1,033
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,075
MAA South LamarStudio 0x1 401 SFStudio,1BA$1,082
Old South Austin ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
La CimaOne Bedroom - One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,105
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.57 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $2,074. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the Legislator Model at Barton Creek Landing starting at $1,673 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Zilker 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.
Estates at East RiversideFour Bedroom4BR,4BA$1.57
Barton Creek LandingLegislator2BR,2BA$1.84
The AspectB1IR2BR,1BA$1.56
Oaks ApartmentsC-1/1 Good View1BR,1BA$1.96
La CimaOne Bedroom - One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
44 South1A-AMFI801BR,1BA$2.14
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.91
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.97
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2.15
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dawson, Austin, TX

Ranked #142

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 $1,254.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dawson?

The cheapest apartment in Dawson is The Aspect which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Dawson costs $2,164.

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 93 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 $159 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dawson.

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