
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $500 (1,351 Rentals) Page 17 of 28


7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 1534

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1071

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 6210

1215 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 2128

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 4206

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 4208

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 6208

6311 S 1st St, Unit 473

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 2208

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 4212

Edison Austin

The 704

Novum Capitol View

625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 07-7308

625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 03-3101

625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 03-3201

625 E Stassney Ln, Unit 03-3205

La Reunion Cooperative

Eastern Oaks

Array

Garner Park Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

VIP Apartments

Fairfield Village

Patten East

Emerson Apartments at Town Lake

1202 E 51st St

Wind River Crossing

The Abali Apartments

Alma North Plaza II

Alma North Plaza

Verde Apartments

Heritage Estates at Wells Branch

8909 Parkfield Drive

Azure Apartments and Townhomes

Alister Apartments

Travis Park Apartments

Warwick

SoNA

The Lakes at Renaissance Park

Foxwood

Aero Riverside

The Courtmoor on Cameron

Northchase

Terrace Cove

The Spoke

Casa Del Norte

Denson Apartments

Casa Hills at 290
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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