
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (39 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the West Campus Austin area of Austin.


906 W 22nd St

2410 Leon St

1907 Robbins Pl

2612 Salado St

2610 Salado St

Fountain Terrace Apartments

West Campus Flats

1906 San Gabriel St
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1913 Robbins Pl

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2408 Leon St

912 W 22 1/2 St

1106 W 22nd St
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West Campus Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Campus Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Campus Austin Studio Apartments | $1,613 | $949 | $2,030 |
West Campus Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $895 | $2,179 |
West Campus Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $625 | $2,400 |
West Campus Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $599 | $4,800 |
West Campus Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $730 | $9,600 |
West Campus Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $995 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Available West Campus Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Campus Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $889. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable West Campus Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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San Gabriel Square Apartments | Small Efficency | Studio,1BA | $889 |
Villas on Rio | B5-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $959 |
West Campus Flats | Mini Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Fountain Terrace Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
HillTop | Colorado A | 4BR,4BA | $995 |
Marian Condos | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $1,399 |
Lone Star Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
San Remo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Nob Hill Homes | PRELEASE NOW FOR 2025 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus Austin area is the $1.64 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at Lone Star Lofts in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Campus 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 Campus Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lone Star Lofts | 4BR/4.0BA | 4BR,4BA | $1.64 |
Yugo Austin Waterloo | 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus | 6BR,6BA | $0.81 |
Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
2307 Leon St, Unit 203 | 2307 Leon St | 4BR,3BA | $2.00 |
HillTop | Frio C | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Sparq on Rio | San Antonio | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Villas on Rio | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Longhorn at 25 | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Signature 1909 | Frisco C | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
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Getting Around the West Campus Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Campus Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Campus Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Campus Austin is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus Austin?
The cheapest apartment in West Campus Austin is Marian Condos which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in West Campus Austin costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Campus 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 159 regular apartments in West Campus 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 Campus Austin?
Cheap apartments in West Campus Austin have an average cost of $1,135 which is $665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Austin.
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