Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Govalle Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Govalle, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Govalle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Govalle area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Aspect priced from $1,025. Estates at East Riverside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here are the most affordable Govalle apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AspectA1IR1BR,1BA$1,025
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,114
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,244
Atlas EastsideS1Studio,1BA$1,250
TrailheadS1Studio,1BA$1,309

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Govalle, TX

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Govalle area is the $1.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Villages at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Govalle apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing starting at $1,298 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Govalle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villages at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.48
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
The AspectB1R2BR,1BA$1.78
Omniat At Gunter306 w/ Loft1BR,1BA$2.37
Atlas EastsideA11BR,1BA$2.63
TrailheadS1.1Studio ,1BA$2.90
Trailhead EastS2Studio ,1BA$2.78
Lenox 7thA11BR,1BA$2.65
Nexus EastS1AStudio ,1BA$2.71

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Getting Around the Govalle Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Govalle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Govalle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Govalle is under $1,429.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Govalle?

The cheapest apartment in Govalle is The Aspect which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Govalle costs $2,619.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Govalle?

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 6 regular apartments in Govalle 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 Govalle?

Cheap apartments in Govalle have an average cost of $181 which is $2,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Govalle.

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