Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (89 Rentals)

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505 W 18th St

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2610 Salado St

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502 W 35th St

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1103 W 22nd St

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West University, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $899. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall Efficency2BR,1BA$899
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$949
305 FlatsCap CityStudio,1BA$950
Mauna Kai AustinModel A/BStudio,1BA$975
Nova HouseA11BR,1BA$995
HillTopColorado B4BR,4BA$995
Blackstone Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,095
Oasis at the SpeedwayEasy Tiger1BR,1BA$1,100
Chimney SweepStudio- GoldStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, TX

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $0.81 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
Cedar 31Plush3BR,1BA$1.67
Venue on GuadalupeB3A2BR,2BA$1.23
24 Flats24fB12BR,1BA$1.80
Stone Hill Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.54
Yugo Austin Corner2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West University, Austin, TX

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Austin, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West University?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West University is at San Gabriel Square Apartments listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West University Apartment is $995 at Nova House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West University is starting from $899 at San Gabriel Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable West University Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villas on Rio and starts from $949.

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