Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (34 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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3501 S 1st StAustin, 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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$884
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$925
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AspectA1R1BR,1BA$1,014
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,035
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,065
Oaks ApartmentsB-1/11BR,1BA$1,099
Old South Austin ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Establishment1BR/1BA - A11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Barton Creek LandingTumbleweed2BR,1BA$1.82
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Platinum)2BR,1BA$1.64
La CimaOne Bedroom - One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.75
The AspectA1R1BR,1BA$1.49
Debut SocoThe Statesman1BR,1BA$2.18
Establishment1BR/1BA - A11BR,1BA$1.90
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.79
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.98
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dawson, Austin, TX

Ranked #135

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,199.

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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