Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (34 Rentals)

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Live Oak Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Trails

8500 W Highway 71Austin, TX 78735
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Yaupon by Windsor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yaupon by Windsor

7870 US 290 Hwy WAustin, TX 78736

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Southwest Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Yaupon by Windsor priced from $1,089. Landmark Conservancy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,091. Here are the most affordable Southwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yaupon by WindsorA11BR,1BA$1,089
Landmark ConservancyA11BR,1BA$1,091
Alister Oak HillA011BR,1BA$1,128
Ocotillo ApartmentsA1a1BR,1BA$1,158
Anthem at Ledge StoneAsh1BR,1BA$1,175
Berkshire LakewayA21BR,1BA$1,208
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,210
Palo VerdeOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1,223
Estates at Bee CaveA11BR,1BA$1,224
Paseo at Bee CaveBarton Creek1BR,1BA$1,264

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Austin, TX

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Austin area is the $1.70 price per square foot D1 Model at Avalon Townhomes at Bee Cave in the in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood starting from $3,165. The second greatest value Southwest Austin apartment is the 3A Townhome Model at BB Living Sweetwater Crossing starting at $3,364 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Townhomes at Bee CaveD14BR,2.5BA$1.70
BB Living Sweetwater Crossing3A Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.83
Alister Oak HillB02 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.46
Settler's Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.39
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.52
FalconheadA3P1BR,1BA$1.79
Belterra SpringsLive Oak1BR,1BA$1.78
The Ridge at HeadwatersA11BR,1BA$1.83
Estates at Bee CaveA11BR,1BA$1.72
Yaupon by WindsorA11BR,1BA$1.72

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison 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 our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Cheap Southwest Austin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment is $1,089 at Yaupon by Windsor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Austin is starting from $1,360 at Settler's Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alister Oak Hill and starts from $1,858.

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