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Crosstown
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$1,008 - $1,908

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Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crosstown

6507 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Bridge at Avery Ranch
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$1,023 - $2,605

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Base Rent$1,023 - $2,605

Total Monthly Price$1,023 - $2,605
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Avery Ranch

9225 N Lake Creek PkyAustin, TX 78717
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High Point Preserve
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$1,035 - $3,556

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Base Rent$1,035 - $3,556

Total Monthly Price$1,035 - $3,556
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

High Point Preserve

9301 E Highway 290Austin, TX 78724
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Bridge at Saffron
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$1,035 - $2,389

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Base Rent$1,035 - $2,389

Total Monthly Price$1,035 - $2,389
Built in 2026Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Saffron

13023 Hema DrAustin, TX 78717
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Bridge at Speyside
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$1,039 - $1,956

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Base Rent$1,039 - $1,956

Total Monthly Price$1,039 - $1,956
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Speyside

6504 Boyce LnAustin, TX 78754
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Water Oak
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$1,076 - $2,481

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Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Water Oak

12234 Heatherly DrAustin, TX 78747
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Prospect
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$1,078 - $2,598

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Prospect

122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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Augustine
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$1,084 - $2,042

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Base Rent$1,084 - $2,042

Total Monthly Price$1,084 - $2,042
Built in 2026Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Augustine

707 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78748
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Adair Onion Creek
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$1,096 - $2,202

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Base Rent$1,096 - $2,202

Total Monthly Price$1,096 - $2,202
Built in 20161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Adair Onion Creek

1900 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Nexus at Goodnight Ranch
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$1,117 - $1,700

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Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nexus at Goodnight Ranch

2001 E Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78747
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Wilder
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$1,108 - $2,674

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Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wilder

8350 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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The Michael At Presidio
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$1,129 - $2,840

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Base Rent$1,129 - $2,840

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Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Michael At Presidio

13535 Lyndhurst StAustin, TX 78717
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Rhythm
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$1,133 - $5,202

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Rhythm

9701 Spectrum DrAustin, TX 78717
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Urban East
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$1,125 - $2,197

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Urban East

6400 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Tacara Steiner Ranch
$1,178 - $3,141

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Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tacara Steiner Ranch

4306 N Quinlan Park RdAustin, TX 78732
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Anthem at Ledge Stone
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$1,143 - $3,067

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Base Rent$1,143 - $3,067

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Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Anthem at Ledge Stone

383 Rocky Ridge TrlAustin, TX 78737
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The Banks of Springdale
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$1,145 - $3,035

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Base Rent$1,145 - $3,035

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Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Banks of Springdale

5521 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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Austin, TX Area Reviews

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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 $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 $1,561.

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 24,462 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 $584 which is $977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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