Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (39 Rentals)

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property at 7880 US-290

7880 US-290

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8800 US-290

AustinTX78736

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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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Yaupon by Windsor

7870 US 290 Hwy WAustin, TX 78736

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The Saint Mary
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Saint Mary

7500 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78749

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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 Ocotillo Apartments priced from $1,062. Estates at Bee Cave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,096. Here are the most affordable Southwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocotillo ApartmentsA1a1BR,1BA$1,062
Estates at Bee CaveA11BR,1BA$1,096
Valley View Apartments6701 Silvermine Drive #1042BR,1BA$1,149
Anthem at Ledge StoneAsh1BR,1BA$1,175
Alister Oak HillA011BR,1BA$1,201
Local Dripping SpringsS1Studio,1BA$1,235
Hudson MiramontA11BR,1BA$1,249
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,255
Yaupon by WindsorA21BR,1BA$1,259
Paseo at Bee CaveBarton Creek1BR,1BA$1,281

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Austin, TX

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Austin area is the $1.69 price per square foot C1 Model at Estates at Bee Cave in the in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood starting from $2,291. The second greatest value Southwest Austin apartment is the 2x2A Model at Settler's Creek Apartments starting at $1,505 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Covered Bridge 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.
Estates at Bee CaveC13BR,2BA$1.69
Settler's Creek Apartments2x2A2BR,2BA$1.28
Alister Oak HillA01 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.56
Valley View Apartments6701 Silvermine Drive #1042BR,1BA$1.47
Yaupon by WindsorA21BR,1BA$1.65
Belterra SpringsLive Oak1BR,1BA$1.75
Ocotillo ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.75
Berkshire LakewayA21BR,1BA$1.79
The Ridge at HeadwatersA11BR,1BA$1.82
Hudson MiramontA11BR,1BA$1.77

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Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Austin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Austin is at Local Dripping Springs listed at $1,235.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment is $1,062 at Ocotillo Apartments.

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 $1,149 at Valley View 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 The Ridge at Headwaters and starts from $1,840.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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