
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,100 (26 Rentals)


Barton's Mill Apartments

The Bouldin

2304 S 1st St

The Aspect

Mission James Place Apartments

Townhollow Apartments
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Barton Ridge Apartments

MAA South Lamar

2021 Bluebonnet Ln., Unit 110

Barton Hills Apartments

Windsor South Lamar

Bell South Lamar

Barton Creek Landing
Zilker - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Austin, TX by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado. See how it ranks!
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Zilker, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Zilker?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Zilker Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $889 | $2,460 |
Zilker 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $1,100 | $7,452 |
Zilker 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,200 | $9,620 |
Zilker 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $700 | $6,000 |
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Getting Around the Zilker Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zilker Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Zilker?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Zilker is under $1,354.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zilker?
The cheapest apartment in Zilker is Bouldin Creek Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Zilker costs $2,434.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zilker?
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 7 regular apartments in Zilker 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 Zilker?
Cheap apartments in Zilker have an average cost of $166 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zilker.
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