Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoCo Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (37 Rentals)

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710 W Monroe St
$9503 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

710 W Monroe St

Austin, TX 78704
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126 W Alpine Rd
$1,1301 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

126 W Alpine Rd

Austin, TX 78704
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2304 S 1st St
$1,3501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2304 S 1st St

Austin, TX 78704
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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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126 W Alpine Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

126 W Alpine Rd

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2208
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2208

2208 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2311
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th St WAustin, TX 78704
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Lightsey Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lightsey Place

519 Lightsey RdAustin, TX 78704
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Establishment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Establishment

3501 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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SoCo, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available SoCo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoCo area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Apartments priced from $851. Forest Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable SoCo apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$851
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$880
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$999
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$1,019
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,045
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,075
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR 2025 bouA1Studio,1BA$1,075
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 505 SF1BR,1BA$1,310
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoCo, TX

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoCo area is the $1.96 price per square foot C-1/1 Good View Model at Oaks Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,529. The second greatest value SoCo apartment is the A6 Model at Windsor South Lamar starting at $1,854 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoCo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks ApartmentsC-1/1 Good View1BR,1BA$1.96
Windsor South LamarA61BR,1BA$2.39
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.46
Townhollow Apartmentsa1-620 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.25
Willowwood Apartments1041BR,1BA$2.32
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.80
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2.15
The Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.40
Cascade ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Soco, Austin, TX

Ranked #94

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the SoCo Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 SoCo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in SoCo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in SoCo is at Cascade Apartments listed at $888.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom SoCo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom SoCo Apartment is $851 at Cascade Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom SoCo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in SoCo is starting from $950 at Forest Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable SoCo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap SoCo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Muse at SoCo and starts from $3,824.

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