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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 Forest Creek Apartments priced from $750. Alma Soco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable SoCo apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$925
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cascade ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$974
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoCo, TX

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoCo area is the $1.64 price per square foot B1-825 (Platinum) Model at St. Edwards Place Apartments in the in the Spyglass neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value SoCo apartment is the A3 Model at The District at SoCo starting at $1,500 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the South River City 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.
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Platinum)2BR,1BA$1.64
The District at SoCoA31BR,1BA$2.19
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER OF2025 bouA21BR,1BA$1.82
Establishment1BR/1BA - A11BR,1BA$1.90
Townhollow Apartmentsa1-620 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.25
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.79
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.98
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2.13
The Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about SoCo

What type of rentals are currently available in SoCo?

There are currently 128 Apartments for Rent in SoCo, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,521. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoCo ranging from $1,000 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in SoCo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in SoCo ranges from $1,000 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,741.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in SoCo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in SoCo range from $925 to $7,049, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,709.

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