
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (34 Rentals)


San Gabriel Square Apartments

105 E 38th St

4105 Speedway

Fountain Terrace Apartments

West Campus Flats

301 W 38th St

1906 San Gabriel St
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4103 Speedway

1600 West Ave

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

505 W 18th St

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1000 W 26th St

Barranca Square Apartments

2612 San Pedro St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West University Studio Apartments | $1,619 | $800 | $2,230 |
West University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $915 | $3,024 |
West University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $675 | $4,022 |
West University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $650 | $3,890 |
West University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $720 | $3,250 |
West University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $830 | $4,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?
The cheapest apartment in West University is San Gabriel Square Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in West University costs $16,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West University?
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 145 regular apartments in West University 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 University?
Cheap apartments in West University have an average cost of $1,063 which is $15,637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.
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