
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $566 (1,402 Rentals) Page 5 of 29


Bridge at Harris Ridge

Estancia Villas

2208 Mission Hill Dr

3816 Speedway

1912 Santa Clara St

2602 Penny Ln

The Meadow- Income Restricted

Fashionaire

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Waterloo Flats

Summer Grove

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McKinney Falls Apartments- Income Restricted

1070 Mearns Meadow Blvd, Unit 124

924 E Dean Keeton St

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Radius at the Domain

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Villages at Turtle Rock

Marquis Lakeline Station

MAA East Austin

Bexley at Anderson Mill

Bridge at Asher

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Twelve100

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Stonecreek Ranch

The Atlantic Grand Oaks

Renaissance at North Bend

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Ironhorse Flats

MAA Canyon Pointe

11908 Anderson Mill Rd

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The Nine on Shoreline

River Valley

Ethos Apartments

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Summit at Hyde Park

Arbor Park Senior Apartments - 55+

North End on Berkman Apartments

Copper Mill

Oakville Apartments

Elwood at Lake Travis

Abelia Flats

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Bridge at Granada

River Stone Ranch

Canyon Vistas

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95twenty Apartments

Avalon Hill Country

Northland at the Arboretum

Altair Tech Ridge

Anderson Square Gardens

Tramor at the Oaks Apartments

The Carrells Apartments

Juniper Creek Apartments

Melroy
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 | $1,343 | $565 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $566 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $845 | $8,403 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $814 | $5,567 |
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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 $630.
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 $1,566.
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 22,482 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 $585 which is $981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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