Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Slaughter Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (24 Rentals)

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La Madrid
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Madrid

11320 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78748

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9703 Roxanna Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

9703 Roxanna Dr

9703 Roxanna DrAustin, TX 78748
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Shelby Ranch
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shelby Ranch

2210 Lynnbrook DrAustin, TX 78748
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Casata Austin
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casata Austin

10400 Old Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78748

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Slaughter Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Slaughter Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Slaughter Creek area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Madrid priced from $652. Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $843. Here are the most affordable Slaughter Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La MadridA11BR,1BA$652
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesZilker1BR,1BA$843
Landing at Double CreekA21BR,1BA$969
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 80% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio,1BA$978
The Cove at Saddle CreekA11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Slaughter Creek, TX

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Slaughter Creek area is the $1.45 price per square foot C1 Model at Menchaca Commons in the in the Loma Vista neighborhood starting from $1,822. The second greatest value Slaughter Creek apartment is the B1 Model at La Madrid starting at $1,283 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Slaughter Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Menchaca CommonsC13BR,2BA$1.45
La MadridB12BR,2BA$1.34
The BrodieA1B1BR,1BA$1.78
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Rio, 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 744 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$1.62
MAA Double Creek11B1BR,1BA$1.50
Homestead Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.65
Bell Austin SouthwestThe Dylan1BR,1BA$1.79
The Cove at Saddle CreekA11BR,1BA$1.67
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 80% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio ,1BA$1.66
Landing at Double CreekA11BR,1BA$1.74

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Getting Around the Slaughter Creek Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Slaughter Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Slaughter Creek?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in Slaughter Creek is La Madrid which is listed at $652, while the average apartment in Slaughter Creek costs $3,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Slaughter 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 196 regular apartments in Slaughter 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 Slaughter Creek?

Cheap apartments in Slaughter Creek have an average cost of $451 which is $2,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Slaughter Creek.

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