
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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Onion Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Onion Creek Studio Apartments | $1,203 | $1,039 | $1,303 |
Onion Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $994 | $2,510 |
Onion Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,175 | $3,935 |
Onion Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,783 | $4,410 |
Onion Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $2,021 | $2,021 |
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Cheapest Available Onion Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Onion Creek area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Farmhouse Apartments priced from $817. Aspire at Onion Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Onion Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Farmhouse Apartments | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
Landing at Double Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
MAA Double Creek | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
Still Waters at Southpark Meadows | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onion Creek, TX
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Onion Creek area is the $1.43 price per square foot B4 Model at Farmhouse Apartments in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,734. The second greatest value Onion Creek apartment is the 22A Model at MAA Double Creek starting at $1,428 with a $1.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Farmhouse Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
MAA Double Creek | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
River Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
MAA Onion Creek | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Still Waters at Southpark Meadows | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Stonecreek Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Southpark Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Landing at Double Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOnion Creek, Austin, TX
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Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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?
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- 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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Onion Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Onion Creek is Farmhouse Apartments which is listed at $817, while the average apartment in Onion Creek costs $2,039.
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 150 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 $716 which is $1,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Onion Creek.
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