
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (33 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Mission James Place Apartments

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Barton's Mill Apartments

MAA South Lamar

44 South

Barton Ridge Apartments
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The Bouldin

2304 S 1st St

Bell South Lamar

Fifteen15 S Lamar Apartments

Townhollow Apartments

2021 Bluebonnet Ln., Unit 110

Barton Hills Apartments

Windsor 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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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Zilker Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zilker area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mission James Place Apartments priced from $889. Cloisters West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Zilker apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mission James Place Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $889 |
Cloisters West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Tambaleo Apartments | E1 - 2207 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Bouldin Creek Apartments | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 bouA1 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
MAA South Lamar | Studio 0x1 401 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
Barton's Mill Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
44 South | 0A-AMFI80 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Barton Ridge Apartments | Shady Grove | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Zilker Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
The Aspect | B1IR | 2BR,1BA | $1,354 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $1.92 price per square foot Tumbleweed Model at Barton Creek Landing in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the B1R Model at The Aspect starting at $1,370 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zilker apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Barton Creek Landing | Tumbleweed | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
The Aspect | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Bouldin Creek Apartments | bouB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Gibson Flats | Yucca | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Townhollow Apartments | b1-745 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
2021 Bluebonnet Ln., Unit 110 | 2021 Bluebonnet Ln. | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Bell South Lamar | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Zilker Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Barton's Mill Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Mission James Place Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleZilker, Austin, TX
Ranked #104
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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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