Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (157 Rentals)

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South Central Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Creek Apartments priced from $750. The Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable South Central Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments1-Bedroom, 481 sqft1BR,1BA$799
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Grace WoodsA21BR,1BA$827
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$845
Cascade ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$871
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$889
Chaparral Apartments1 bed flat1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Austin, TX

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Austin area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value South Central Austin apartment is the B3 Model at Hillside Creek starting at $1,403 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South River City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.)2BR,2BA$1.33
Hillside CreekB32BR,2BA$1.35
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
The Brook Apartments2 Bedroom 2/2G2BR,2BA$1.42
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Chaparral Apartments1 bed flat1BR,1BA$1.28
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1.45
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including South Central Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Austin is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Austin?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Austin is Forest Creek Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Central Austin costs $3,647.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Austin?

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 81 regular apartments in South Central Austin 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 South Central Austin?

Cheap apartments in South Central Austin have an average cost of $152 which is $3,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Austin.

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