Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Onion Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (18 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 $721. Bridge at Three Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Onion Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire at Onion CreekB32BR,2BA$721
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio,1BA$980
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$1,030
Stonecreek RanchA21BR,1BA$1,049
Still Waters at Southpark MeadowsA21BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onion Creek, TX

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Onion Creek area is the $1.20 price per square foot 6012 Lofgren Cv Model at 6012 Lofgren Cv in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Onion Creek apartment is the B4 Model at Farmhouse Apartments starting at $1,734 with a $1.43 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.
6012 Lofgren Cv6012 Lofgren Cv4BR,2.5BA$1.20
Farmhouse ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.43
MAA Double Creek22C2BR,2BA$1.61
Southpark Crossing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.43
River ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Cortland Southpark TerracesMueller1BR,1BA$1.64
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net)1BR,1BA$1.65
Still Waters at Southpark MeadowsA31BR,1BA$1.56
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.66
Stonecreek RanchA11BR,1BA$1.65

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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

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 Onion Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Onion Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Onion Creek is under $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Onion Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Onion Creek is MAA Double Creek which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in Onion Creek costs $2,021.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Onion Creek?

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 2,828 regular apartments in Onion Creek 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 Onion Creek?

Cheap apartments in Onion Creek have an average cost of $833 which is $1,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Onion Creek.

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