
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $695 (209 Rentals) Page 3 of 5


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Waterloo Flats

Iron Rock Ranch

Milan

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Onyx 183

11713 Argonne Forest Trail

Runnymede Apartments

Heights on Congress Apartments

Lakeline Parmer Lane

Artisan Apartments & Shops
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Waters at Bluff Springs

Towne Oaks

2607 Alcott Ln

Grove Place Apartments

Eastern Oaks

Saison North

Carson Creek Duplexes

The Block on 28th

The Block on 25th - West

Travis Park Apartments
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The Block on 25th - East

Fort Branch at Trumans Landing

SoCo Park Apartments

Avonmora Apartments

Crossroads

Live Oak Trails

River Ranch

Ashford Costa Azure

Alma North Plaza

Alma North Plaza II
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River Ridge Estates

Duplexes at Walnut Creek

Camden Amber Oaks Phase II

Villas of Cordoba

Ovation Apartments

Aria Grand

Sotol Riverside

Array

Lupine Terrace Apartments

Point South
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Ashford Cameron Grove

Sierra Ridge

Riverside Meadows

Frontier East Apartments

Eastside at 2201

Oak Crest

Waters at Willow Run

Cedar 31

Parkview Terraces

Menlo At Mueller
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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 | $1,293 | $562 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $645 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,518 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $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 $643.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Austin is Tuscany Park which is listed at $865, 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 21,828 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 $588 which is $978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
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