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The Zoey
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$1,357 - $1,568
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$1,219 - $3,398

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The Zoey

5700 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Broadstone East End
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$1,359 - $2,114
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$1,295 - $2,844

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Broadstone East End

5400 Jain LnAustin, TX 78721
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Strata
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$1,359 - $1,794
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$1,139 - $2,194

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Strata

8340 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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AMLI Lakeline
$1,365 - $2,383
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$1,235 - $4,510

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AMLI Lakeline

13500 Lyndhurst StAustin, TX 78717
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806 W 24th St

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Wixby House
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$1,405 - $1,774
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$1,224 - $2,414

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Wixby House

7905 McKinney Falls PkyAustin, TX 78744
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Cadena at the Falls
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$1,410 - $1,713
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$1,533 - $2,878

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Cadena at the Falls

5200 McKinney Falls PkyAustin, TX 78744
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Sonora
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$1,415 - $1,660
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Sonora

8350 W US Highway 290Austin, TX 78737
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Raul4+ years in Austin

March 17, 2026

Perfect for families and Texas residents looking for safe neighborhoods with a strong culture and community feel.

Steve4+ years in Austin

April 3, 2025

Alright, 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.

Mary1+ years in Austin

April 3, 2025

I like the northside of town best. But Downtown is fun. Lots of outdoor stuff to do

Kevin4+ years in Austin

March 25, 2025

Happy, 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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