Cheap Apartments for Rent in Austin County, TX from $500 (14 Rentals)

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1788 FM 109
1 Bedroom Apartments

1788 FM 109

1788 FM 109New Ulm, TX 78950
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201 E Luhn St
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 E Luhn St

201 E Luhn StBellville, TX 77418

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409 E Austin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 E Austin St

409 E Austin StBellville, TX 77418
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6021 Gresham St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6021 Gresham St

6021 Gresham StWallis, TX 77485
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114 N Fowlkes St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N Fowlkes St

114 N Fowlkes StSealy, TX 77474
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1005 Gunnison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 Gunnison St

1005 Gunnison StSealy, TX 77474

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Cheapest Available Austin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Austin County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harvest Moon Apartments priced from $1,095. Vail Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Austin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvest Moon ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,095
Vail Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,230
The Retreat at SealyA21BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Austin County, TX

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Austin County area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Vail Apartments in the starting from $1,230. The second greatest value Austin County apartment is the A1 Model at Harvest Moon Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.47 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Austin County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vail Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Harvest Moon ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.47
The Retreat at SealyA11BR,1BA$1.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Austin County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Austin County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Austin County Apartment is $1,095 at Harvest Moon Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Austin County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Austin County is starting from $1,230 at Vail Apartments.

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