Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 78701 ZIP Code of Austin, TX from $300 (21 Rentals)

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1600 West Ave

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1108 Nueces St

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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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710 E 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

710 E 3rd St

710 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78701
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Zinfandel
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zinfandel

2020 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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21 Rio Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Rio Apartments

2101 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 78701 ZIP Code Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in 78701?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 78701 is under $1,755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in 78701?

The cheapest apartment in 78701 is Clarke Square Terrace (55+) which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in 78701 costs $1,955.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 78701?

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 102 regular apartments in 78701 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 78701?

Cheap apartments in 78701 have an average cost of $790 which is $1,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 78701.

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