
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (34 Rentals)
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Soco at Alpine

The Element Studios

2617 1/2 S 2nd St

Silver Creek Apartments

Stoney Ridge Apartments

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Oaks Apartments

516 S Park Dr

La Cima

44 South

Estates at East Riverside

126 W Alpine Rd
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2710 S 1st St

3438 Willowrun Dr
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3414 Willowrun Dr

3436 Willowrun Dr
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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 |
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Dawson Studio Apartments | $1,230 | $899 | $1,866 |
Dawson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $950 | $3,275 |
Dawson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $1,070 | $4,400 |
Dawson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,489 | $3,600 |
Dawson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,667 | $1,667 |
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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 $884. Broadway Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mission James Place Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $884 |
Broadway Condominiums | Broadway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Alma Soco | Alma Soco - Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $925 |
The Element Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Aspect | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Stoney Ridge Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Oaks Apartments | B-1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Old South Austin Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Establishment | 1BR/1BA - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.40 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,214. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the Tumbleweed Model at Barton Creek Landing starting at $1,541 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Estates at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Barton Creek Landing | Tumbleweed | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
St. Edwards Place Apartments | B1-825 (Platinum) | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
La Cima | One Bedroom - One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Aspect | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Debut Soco | The Statesman | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Establishment | 1BR/1BA - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Alma Soco | Alma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Stoney Ridge Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDawson, Austin, TX
Ranked #135
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,199.
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 $1,878.
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 9 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 $186 which is $1,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dawson.
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