Cheap Homes for Rent in South Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (10 Rentals)

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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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South Lamar

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Austin, TX by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado. See how it ranks!

Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Austin and the best places to live with original content written by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado

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. Windwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$845
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom #2011BR,1BA$849
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lamar area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2802 Westhill Dr Model at 2802 Westhill Dr, Unit 103 in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South Lamar apartment is the Townhome - Classic Model at The Woods at Menchaca starting at $1,745 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Barton Hills 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.
2802 Westhill Dr, Unit 1032802 Westhill Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.82
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.84
The GroveB12BR,2BA$2.02
Barton Creek LandingLegislator2BR,2BA$1.84
The Villas at SouthportB12BR,1BA$1.77
Tramor at Creek VillageLarge 2x22BR,2BA$1.72
Tramor at Oak RunTexas Ash1BR,1BA$2.10
Bainbridge ApartmentsA2R1BR,1BA$1.91
The Hamilton ApartmentsPlan A-660sf-1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lamar

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lamar?

There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX with pricing that ranges from $845 to $18,509. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lamar ranging from $995 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lamar?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lamar ranges from $995 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,370.

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