Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The University of Texas at Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Red River Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Red River Place

924 Dean Keeton StAustin, TX 78712
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2800 Swisher St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2800 Swisher St

2800 Swisher StAustin, TX 78705
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2706 Cole St

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Tower View Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tower View Apartments

926 Dean Keeton StAustin, TX 78712
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River Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks

3001 Medical Arts StAustin, TX 78705

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available The University of Texas at Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The University of Texas at Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at City View at Mueller priced from $850. La Casita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable The University of Texas at Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View at MuellerS1Studio,1BA$850
La Casita1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Swisher ApartmentsUpdated North Campus One Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
MAA South LamarStudio 0x1 401 SFStudio,1BA$1,082
River OaksrroA11BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The University of Texas at Austin, TX

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the The University of Texas at Austin area is the $2.15 price per square foot North Classic Model at THE EASTWOOD in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value The University of Texas at Austin apartment is the Traditional 2x2 1138 SF Model at MAA West Austin starting at $2,165 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The University of Texas at Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE EASTWOODNorth Classic5BR,2BA$2.15
MAA West AustinTraditional 2x2 1138 SF2BR,2BA$1.90
Blackstone Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.74
River OaksrroA11BR,1BA$1.69
Rivette TowerO5Studio ,1BA$2.97
Bridge at Windsor ParkA31BR,1BA$2.12
La Casita1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
Swisher ApartmentsUpdated North Campus One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 505 SF1BR,1BA$2.98
City View at MuellerS1Studio ,1BA$2.07

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Getting Around the The University of Texas at Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The University of Texas at Austin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The University of Texas at Austin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The University of Texas at Austin is at City View at Mueller listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The University of Texas at Austin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The University of Texas at Austin Apartment is $900 at La Casita.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The University of Texas at Austin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The University of Texas at Austin is starting from $1,199 at City View at Mueller.

What is the most affordable The University of Texas at Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The University of Texas at Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridge at Windsor Park and starts from $2,305.

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