Cheap Homes for Rent in SoCo Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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property at 3018 S 1st St

3018 S 1st St

AustinTX78704

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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201 Academy Dr

AustinTX78704

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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2215 Post Rd

AustinTX78704

Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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. Cascade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. Here are the most affordable SoCo apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Cascade ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$897
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$1,049
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1Studio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoCo, TX

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoCo area is the $1.64 price per square foot B1-825 (Designer) Model at St. Edwards Place Apartments in the in the Spyglass neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value SoCo apartment is the 1 Bedroom A1 Model at Forest Creek Apartments starting at $800 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Riverside 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 (Designer)2BR,1BA$1.64
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER OF2025 bouA21BR,1BA$1.82
Establishment1BR/1BA - A11BR,1BA$2.06
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.87
The District at SoCoA11BR,1BA$2.42
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$2.02
Oaks ApartmentsB-1/11BR,1BA$2.48
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2.19
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 129 Apartments for Rent in SoCo, TX with pricing that ranges from $725 to $8,521. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoCo ranging from $1,250 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 $1,250 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,684.

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 $725 to $7,049, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $16,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,081.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.