Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (42 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Austin area of Austin.

property at 1600 West Ave

1600 West Ave

AustinTX78701

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1108 Nueces St

AustinTX78701

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Zinfandel
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zinfandel

2020 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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21 Rio Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Rio Apartments

2101 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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710 E 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

710 E 3rd St

710 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78701
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Lorrain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lorrain

1401 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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The Quincy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Quincy

91 Red River StAustin, TX 78701
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Elle West Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments priced from $1,050. The Ladybird -1033 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
The Ladybird -1033A2.b-50%1BR,1BA$1,100
Residences at SaltilloE2 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,102
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,314
SoCo on the Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,325
The WeaverM1Studio,1BA$1,375
CrescentA11BR,1BA$1,400
Corazone1Studio,1BA$1,463
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.)2BR,2BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Austin, TX

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Austin area is the $1.97 price per square foot #342 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Downtown Austin apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,525 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.)2BR,2BA$1.33
AMLI 300C3a2BR,2BA$2.63
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
The Ladybird -1033A1.j-80%1BR,1BA$2.16
AMLI EastsideA3a1BR,1BA$2.50
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$2.06
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.57
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #46

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Austin is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Austin is The Willows which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Downtown Austin costs $7,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Austin?

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 59 regular apartments in Downtown Austin 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 Downtown Austin?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Austin have an average cost of $1,000 which is $6,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Austin.

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