
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $500 (1,351 Rentals) Page 14 of 28


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Ascend at Pioneer Hill

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The Zoey

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Broadstone East End

7500 I-35, Unit 546

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Strata

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AMLI Lakeline

Bexley SoCo

Flora

8615 Rockwood Ln, Unit 314

The Rowan at Southwest Austin

13301 Dessau Rd, Unit 10308

13301 Dessau Rd, Unit 9201

13301 Dessau Rd, Unit 3201

715 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 622

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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 1309

Barton Creek Landing

44 South

Hillside on Parmer Lane

The Kelsey at Scofield Farms

Harris Branch Seniors

Paddock at Norwood

Pointe at Ben White

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Residences at The Triangle

Midtown Highline

Menchaca Commons

Marquis at Ladera Vista

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Retreat at Barton Creek

Estates at Norwood

Presidium Tech Ridge

Bridge at Goodnight Ranch

13301 Dessau Rd, Unit 3106

10101 W Parmer Ln, Unit 722

10101 W Parmer Ln, Unit 327

10101 W Parmer Ln, Unit 921

San Remo Apartments

806 W 24th St

Meritage at Steiner Ranch

Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments

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Wixby House

715 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 02-1235

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Cadena at the Falls

The Studio at Thinkeast

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1253

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Sonora

7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 1822

Atlas Eastside

7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 1833

7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 2323

SYNC at Mueller
Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Studio Apartments | $1,288 | $635 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $830 | $7,578 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $814 | $10,000+ |
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Austin, TX Area Reviews
Raul • 4+ years in Austin
March 17, 2026Perfect for families and Texas residents looking for safe neighborhoods with a strong culture and community feel.
Steve • 4+ years in Austin
April 3, 2025Alright, so Austin, man. Steve here, early 30s, and let me tell you, this place is alive. If you're into killer food – and I mean, everything from legit BBQ to some seriously inventive fusion spots – and a nightlife scene that just doesn't quit, you'll fit right in.
Mary • 1+ years in Austin
April 3, 2025I like the northside of town best. But Downtown is fun. Lots of outdoor stuff to do
Kevin • 4+ years in Austin
March 25, 2025Happy, vibrant, busy, lots of traffic, great restaurants. Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Austin is under $635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Austin is Ventura North which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Austin costs $1,558.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Austin?
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 21,281 regular apartments in Austin 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 Austin?
Cheap apartments in Austin have an average cost of $613 which is $945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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