Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parmer Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Parmer, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parmer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parmer area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rhett priced from $677. MAA Wells Branch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable Parmer apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RhettA11BR,1BA$677
MAA Wells BranchHollyhock1BR,1BA$958
San Paloma ApartmentsA The Bellini1BR,1BA$995
Villas Tech VillageA21BR,1BA$1,008
Citadel at Tech RidgeA1A1BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parmer, TX

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parmer area is the $1.51 price per square foot Bandera Model at Settlers Ridge Apartments in the in the North Austin neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Parmer apartment is the B2B Model at Citadel at Tech Ridge starting at $1,710 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the North Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parmer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Settlers Ridge ApartmentsBandera2BR,2BA$1.51
Citadel at Tech RidgeB2B2BR,2BA$1.64
Marquis at Canyon Ridge1C1BR,1BA$1.63
Bexley at Tech RidgeStone1BR,1BA$1.46
The Parker AustinA11BR,1BA$1.43
Villas Tech VillageA21BR,1BA$1.33
MAA Wells BranchHollyhock1BR,1BA$1.35
Silver Springs Apartment Homes1x1 7001BR,1BA$1.57
The RhettA11BR,1BA$0.97
Bristol HeightsA1L1BR,1BA$1.68

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Getting Around the Parmer Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 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 Parmer Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Parmer?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parmer is under $1,110.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parmer?

The cheapest apartment in Parmer is The Rhett which is listed at $677, while the average apartment in Parmer costs $1,968.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parmer?

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 234 regular apartments in Parmer 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 Parmer?

Cheap apartments in Parmer have an average cost of $1,019 which is $949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parmer.

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