Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Skyline Terrace
Studio Apartments

Skyline Terrace

1212 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Heritage Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

3506 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78704
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The Garrison
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Garrison

1801 Fortview RdAustin, TX 78704
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Chimney Park
Studio Apartments

Chimney Park

2406 Bluebonnet LnAustin, TX 78704
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1300 Southport Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Southport Dr

1300 Southport DrAustin, TX 78704
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Valley View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

4124 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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3806 Southridge Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3806 Southridge Dr

3806 Southridge DrAustin, TX 78704
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2411 Kinney Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Kinney Rd

2411 Kinney RdAustin, TX 78704
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Cheapest Available South Lamar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lamar area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Tramor at Victory Place priced from $845. Mission James Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable South Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$845
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$889
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | UpgradeStudio,1BA$994
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom #2071BR,1BA$999
Bainbridge ApartmentsB1R2BR,1BA$999
SundancePlan A1BR,1BA$1,000
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$1,030
Tramor at Oak RunCottonwood1BR,1BA$1,045
MAA South LamarStudio 0x1 401 SFStudio,1BA$1,082
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lamar area is the $1.84 price per square foot Townhome - Classic Model at The Woods at Menchaca in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value South Lamar apartment is the Tumbleweed Model at Barton Creek Landing starting at $1,596 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lamar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Barton Creek LandingTumbleweed2BR,1BA$1.88
The Hamilton ApartmentsPlan B-802sf-1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Tramor At The Quest1x11BR,1BA$1.86
Tramor at Oak RunTexas Ash1BR,1BA$1.95
The Villas at SouthportA11BR,1BA$1.82
Bainbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.68
Tramor at Creek Village1x11BR,1BA$1.92
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.84
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom #2071BR,1BA$1.83

Getting Around the South Lamar Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 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 South Lamar Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Lamar?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lamar is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lamar?

The cheapest apartment in South Lamar is Windwood Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Lamar costs $1,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lamar?

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 6 regular apartments in South Lamar 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 Lamar?

Cheap apartments in South Lamar have an average cost of $104 which is $1,795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lamar.

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