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City View at Mueller
1106 Reinli StAustin, TX 78723
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Mission James Place Apartments
4009 Victory DrAustin, TX 78704
1600 West Ave
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1400 Rio Grande Apartments
1400 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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MAA South Lamar
1500 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Bridge at Windsor Park
6007 N Interstate 35Austin, TX 78723
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Estates at East Riverside
1300 Crossing PlAustin, TX 78741
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Rivette Tower
3901 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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MAA West Austin
4330 Bull Creek RdAustin, TX 78731
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Fifteen15 S Lamar Apartments
1515 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Villages at East Riverside
1301 Crossing PlAustin, TX 78741
1800 Lavaca St, Unit A-806
1800 Lavaca St
AustinTX78701
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1800 Lavaca St
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502 W 17th St
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Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property
601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
1908 San Antonio St
AustinTX78705
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Uptown Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Cheapest Available Uptown Austin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at City View at Mueller priced from $850. Mission James Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Uptown Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View at Mueller | S1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Mission James Place Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| MAA South Lamar | Studio 0x1 401 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Austin, TX
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Austin area is the $1.97 price per square foot #342 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Uptown Austin apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,575 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Villages at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Estates at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| MAA West Austin | Traditional 1x1 657-743 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Bridge at Windsor Park | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| City View at Mueller | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| Mission James Place Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
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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
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71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 City View at Mueller which is listed at $925, 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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