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

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333 E Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78744

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmhouse ApartmentsA3a1BR,1BA$817
Aspire at Onion CreekB32BR,2BA$850
Landing at Double CreekA11BR,1BA$1,006
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$1,013
Still Waters at Southpark MeadowsA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Farmhouse ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.43
MAA Double Creek22A2BR,2BA$1.46
River ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Aspire at Onion CreekA11BR,1BA$1.39
Onion Creek Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net)1BR,1BA$1.62
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.63
Still Waters at Southpark MeadowsA11BR,1BA$1.51
Stonecreek RanchA11BR,1BA$1.62
Southpark Crossing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.66
Landing at Double CreekA11BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Onion Creek, Austin, TX

Ranked #141

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 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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