
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $685 (156 Rentals) Page 3 of 4


Alma North Plaza

Alma North Plaza II

Aria Grand

Frontier East Apartments

Ashford Costa Azure

Lupine Terrace Apartments

Pathways at Rosewood Courts

Sotol Riverside

Point South
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Sierra Ridge

Riverside Meadows

Eastside at 2201

La Madrid

Oak Crest

Waters at Willow Run

Cedar 31

Array

SoCo Apartments

Ashford Cameron Grove
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Menlo At Mueller

Casa Marfil

Tuscany Park

Yager Flats

The Bradford

Townhomes at Double Creek

Bellwood

Stoneridge Apartments

Westchester Woods Apartments

Lakeline Apartments
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Enclave Creedmoor

Santiago Estates

8315 Burleson Manor Rd

Summerset

City North at Sunrise Ranch

Cypress Gardens

Westwind

101 S Lockhart St
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Chandler Creek Apartments

Wildhorse Flats

Agave East Apartments

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Montelena Apartments

Enclave at LaFrontera

MAA Brushy Creek

Blue Ridge Flats

1016-1018 Woodlief Trail
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Studio Apartments | $1,286 | $627 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $685 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $830 | $7,313 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $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 $641.
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 $4,212.
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 19,650 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 $573 which is $3,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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