
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (288 Rentals)
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Tides at Mueller

Hidden Gardens

210 W 38th St

400 W 34th St

5701 Woodrow Ave

Chevy Chase
Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Avalon Palm Apartments

City View at Mueller

903 United Dr

Anderson Flats

A Country Place

Creek's Edge

Mueller Flats Apartments

St. Johns West

The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

CrestHaus Apartments

Hyde Park I & II

6010 N Lamar Blvd

The Preserve Central Park

Cielo at Azulyk

4200 Avenue A

Villas del Sol

4105 Speedway

Fashionaire

630 Maiden Ln

2602 Penny Ln

4709 Harmon Ave

2101 W Anderson Ln.

The Ridge Apartments

The Palms on Lamar

6007 N Interstate Hwy 35

Highpoint North

Mackenzie Pointe Apartments

Marq on Burnet

Centro Studio Homes

Ashford Costa Azure

ATX North

4103 Speedway

8909 Parkfield Dr

Villas of La Costa
Midtown Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Austin Studio Apartments | $1,285 | $733 | $2,495 |
Midtown Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $799 | $3,992 |
Midtown Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $749 | $5,482 |
Midtown Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $845 | $4,829 |
Midtown Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $865 | $9,600 |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Hidden Gardens priced from $693. Magnolia Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Midtown Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hidden Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $693 |
Magnolia Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $733 |
Mueller Flats Apartments | Boeing | 2BR,2BA | $749 |
Westdale Parke | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
Woodstone | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
Waterford Studios | S2 - Starting at $849! | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Tides at Mueller | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Ascent at Northgate | E1 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
The Axel | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Austin, TX
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Austin area is the $0.56 price per square foot 404 Blackson Ave Model at 404 Blackson Ave in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Midtown Austin apartment is the B4 Model at Greystone Flats Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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404 Blackson Ave | 404 Blackson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
Greystone Flats Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
1729 Wooten Park Dr, Unit 102 | 1729 Wooten Park Dr | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
Venue on Guadalupe | B3A | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Hidden Gardens | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Avalon Palm Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
8907 Parkfield Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Chevy Chase | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Fashionaire | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Austin is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Austin is Westdale Parke which is listed at $773, while the average apartment in Midtown Austin costs $16,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown 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 268 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown Austin?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Austin have an average cost of $1,205 which is $15,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
Written by: Raul Mercado
I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.