Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (80 Rentals)

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2612 Salado St

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2610 Salado St

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1302 W 24th St

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808 Winflo Dr

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property at 912 W 22 1/2 St

912 W 22 1/2 St

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1108 Nueces St

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1103 W 22nd St

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property at 2814 Nueces St

2814 Nueces St

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1605 Pease Rd

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Warwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick

2907 West AveAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - West
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The Block on 25th - West

2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 28th
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 28th

701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
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West Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $849. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall EfficencyStudio,1BA$849
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$959
Le Med ApartmentsA-2 Texan1BR,1BA$989
HillTopColorado B4BR,4BA$995
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,095
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
24 Flats24fEFFStudio,1BA$1,100
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic4BR,2BA$1,169
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Austin, TX

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Austin area is the $1.75 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at Lone Star Lofts in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Austin apartment is the 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo starting at $1,369 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lone Star Lofts4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$1.75
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.81
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 2 Bath Loft4BR,2BA$0.95
Nueces Flats#3432BR,2BA$1.92
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.)2BR,2BA$1.33
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.54
Yugo Austin Corner2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.61
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87

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West Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Austin is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Austin?

The cheapest apartment in West Austin is Le Med Apartments which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in West Austin costs $16,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 169 regular apartments in West 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 West Austin?

Cheap apartments in West Austin have an average cost of $976 which is $15,724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Austin.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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