
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $845 (14 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lamar?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Lamar Studio Apartments | $1,333 | $845 | $2,577 |
South Lamar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $995 | $10,000+ |
South Lamar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $999 | $5,378 |
South Lamar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,546 | $3,600 |
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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 $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lamar?
The cheapest apartment in South Lamar is Tramor at Victory Place which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in South Lamar costs $1,795.
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 $152 which is $1,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lamar.
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