Cheap Homes for Rent in Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,500 (10 Rentals)

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Zilker, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Zilker Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zilker area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Cloisters West priced from $950. Tambaleo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Zilker apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$1,029
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $2.50 price per square foot A2 Model at Windsor South Lamar in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $1,754. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the 2021 Bluebonnet Ln. Model at 2021 Bluebonnet Ln., Unit 110 starting at $1,500 with a $2.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor South LamarA21BR,1BA$2.50
2021 Bluebonnet Ln., Unit 1102021 Bluebonnet Ln.1BR,1BA$2.16
Bell South LamarA1A1BR,1BA$2.32
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER OF2025 bouA21BR,1BA$1.82
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Townhollow Apartmentsa1-620 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.25
Barton Hills ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.80
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.57
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio ,1BA$2.59
Cloisters WestStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zilker

What type of rentals are currently available in Zilker?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX with pricing that ranges from $925 to $13,200. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Zilker ranging from $1,575 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Zilker?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Zilker ranges from $1,575 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,465.

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