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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 StoneCypress1BR,1BA$1,225
Alister Oak HillA011BR,1BA$1,231
Hudson MiramontA11BR,1BA$1,249
Yaupon by WindsorA21BR,1BA$1,254
Palo VerdeOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1,259
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,260
Local Dripping SpringsS1Studio,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Austin, TX

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Austin area is the $1.62 price per square foot D1 Model at Avalon Townhomes at Bee Cave in the in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood starting from $3,015. The second greatest value Southwest Austin apartment is the C1-1G Model at Estates at Bee Cave starting at $2,156 with a $1.58 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$1.62
Estates at Bee CaveC1-1G3BR,2BA$1.58
Settler's Creek Apartments2x2A2BR,2BA$1.28
Alister Oak HillB02 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.52
Valley View Apartments6701 Silvermine Drive #1042BR,1BA$1.47
Yaupon by WindsorA21BR,1BA$1.64
Belterra SpringsLive Oak1BR,1BA$1.77
Ocotillo ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.75
Berkshire LakewayA21BR,1BA$1.79
Hudson MiramontA11BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Austin?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $9,809. There are also 219 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Austin ranging from $849 to $19,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Austin ranges from $849 to $19,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,881.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Austin range from $1,366 to $9,809, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $849 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,607.

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