Cheap Homes for Rent in Travis County, TX from $500 (657 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Travis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Travis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Wildwood Apartments in the Coronado Hills neighborhood priced from $600. Heritage Estates at Wells Branch in the Lamplight Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $656. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Travis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA3-40%/30%1BR,1BA$656
RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFFB12BR,2BA$664
The RhettA11BR,1BA$677
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Aspire at Onion CreekB22BR,2BA$721
Westdale ParkePlan A11BR,1BA$744
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Heritage Pointe1x1 40%1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Travis County area is the $0.81 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Travis County apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Travis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.81
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
Anderson Flats2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.77
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
The Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Venue on GuadalupeB3A2BR,2BA$1.06
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
8907 Parkfield Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.08
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$0.95
The RhettA11BR,1BA$0.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Travis County

What type of rentals are currently available in Travis County?

There are currently 2691 Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX with pricing that ranges from $492 to $19,369. There are also 3080 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Travis County ranging from $575 to $38,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Travis County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Travis County ranges from $575 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,153.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Travis County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Travis County range from $650 to $19,369, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,345 to $16,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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