Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX (188 Rentals)

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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

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Southwest Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #112

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

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Best Local Schools in
Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southwest Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Southwest Austin

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Austin ranges from $893 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,632.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Austin cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Austin range from $1,181 to $6,715. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,142.

How expensive are Southwest Austin Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Austin on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,238 to $9,757 - averaging $2,810 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.