Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Onion Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (17 Rentals)

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Onion Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Onion Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Onion Creek area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Aspire at Onion Creek priced from $850. MAA Onion Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $873. Here are the most affordable Onion Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire at Onion CreekB12BR,2BA$850
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$873
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 80% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio,1BA$955
Landing at Double CreekA21BR,1BA$969
Farmhouse ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onion Creek, TX

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Onion Creek area is the $1.45 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at River Valley in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,312. The second greatest value Onion Creek apartment is the A2 Model at Farmhouse Apartments starting at $1,008 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Onion Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Farmhouse ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.39
Aspire at Onion CreekA11BR,1BA$1.39
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net)1BR,1BA$1.61
Southpark Crossing ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.55
Still Waters at Southpark MeadowsA11BR,1BA$1.51
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.28
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 80% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio ,1BA$1.62
Bell SouthparkA1A-S1BR,1BA$1.84
Landing at Double CreekA11BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Onion Creek, Austin, TX

Ranked #145

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Onion Creek Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Onion Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Onion Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Onion Creek is at Bridge at Three Hills listed at $955.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Onion Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Onion Creek Apartment is $873 at MAA Onion Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Onion Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Onion Creek is starting from $850 at Aspire at Onion Creek.

What is the most affordable Onion Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Onion Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Landing at Double Creek and starts from $1,757.

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