
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,489 (1 Rental)

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Uptown Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Austin Studio Apartments | $1,793 | $850 | $2,467 |
Uptown Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $925 | $3,016 |
Uptown Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $1,199 | $6,301 |
Uptown Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,156 | $1,489 | $5,120 |
Uptown Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $1,190 | $1,744 |
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Getting Around the Uptown Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Uptown Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Austin is under $1,524.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Austin is Estates at East Riverside which is listed at $1,489, while the average apartment in Uptown Austin costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Austin?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Uptown Austin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Uptown Austin?
Cheap apartments in Uptown Austin have an average cost of $515 which is $2,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Austin.
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