Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (49 Rentals)

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Southland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Southland Apartments

2201 W William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78745
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XThe Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Haven

6812 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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XThe Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Haven

6812 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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SoCo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SoCo Apartments

6300 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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711 Eberhart Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 Eberhart Ln

711 Eberhart LnAustin, TX 78745
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The Prescott
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Prescott

8200 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Southpark Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southpark Ranch

9401 S 1st StAustin, TX 78748
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South Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridge at Turtle Creek priced from $750. Canvas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable South Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge at Turtle CreekE11BR,1BA$750
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$870
Terra ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$997
The Dexter1x11BR,1BA$999
RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFFA21BR,1BA$1,014
Ladera Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1,024
Bridge at Monarch Bluffs50-A1b8Studio,1BA$1,039
SoCo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,040
Cheshire GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Spring VillasA21BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Austin, TX

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Austin area is the $1.43 price per square foot The Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft. Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $2,022. The second greatest value South Austin apartment is the AR Model at Bluff Springs Townhomes starting at $1,699 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the South Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft.4BR,2BA$1.43
Bluff Springs TownhomesAR2BR,2BA$1.69
Trails at the Park2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.30
Cortland Bluff SpringsDuval1BR,1BA$1.60
Ethos ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.53
Spring VillasA11BR,1BA$1.54
Tramor at Cannon PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Terra ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.70
Bridge at Turtle CreekE21BR,1BA$1.58
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #62

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 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 South Austin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Austin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Austin is at Bridge at Monarch Bluffs listed at $1,039.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Austin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Austin Apartment is $750 at Bridge at Turtle Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Austin is starting from $1,145 at Canvas.

What is the most affordable South Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trails at the Park and starts from $1,399.

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