Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parker Lane Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Alister Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alister Apartments

1845 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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Point South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Point South

2200 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Chandelier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chandelier

2336 Douglas StAustin, TX 78741
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Daffodil Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Daffodil Apartments

6009 Daffodil DrAustin, TX 78744
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Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Apartments

2310 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741

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Parker Lane, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parker Lane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parker Lane area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Chevy Chase Downs priced from $699. Forest Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Parker Lane apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$771
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800
Aero RiversideA21BR,1BA$804
Array1A1BR,1BA$814
The Patten WestA11BR,1BA$829
Alister ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parker Lane, TX

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parker Lane area is the $1.38 price per square foot 32A Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,909. The second greatest value Parker Lane apartment is the The Swinger Model at The Social Apartments starting at $1,531 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the South River City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parker Lane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Array32A3BR,2BA$1.38
The Social ApartmentsThe Swinger3BR,2BA$1.21
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
Metropolis ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.26
CoppertreeCromwell2BR,2BA$1.33
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Vi CollinaA11BR,1BA$1.40
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Parker Lane, Austin, TX

Ranked #119

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Parker Lane, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Parker Lane Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parker Lane Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Parker Lane?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parker Lane is under $848.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parker Lane?

The cheapest apartment in Parker Lane is Chevy Chase Downs which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Parker Lane costs $2,227.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parker Lane?

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 77 regular apartments in Parker Lane 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 Parker Lane?

Cheap apartments in Parker Lane have an average cost of $727 which is $1,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parker Lane.

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