
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $568 (1,544 Rentals) Page 2 of 31
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The Brook Apartments

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The Preserve Central Park

Chevy Chase Apartments

Village Oaks

Vi Collina

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District at La Frontera

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Remington House Apartments

San Paloma Apartments

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The Studio at Thinkeast

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Hidden Timber Apartments

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The Morgan

Homestead Oaks Apartments

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Woodstone Apartments

Churchill Crossing Apartments

Salado at Walnut Creek

2201 Leah Cove

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The Cliffs
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Twenty 15 Apartments

The Sonata

The Orion

Canyon Creek

MAA Quarry Oaks

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Tambaleo Apartments

Beck at Wells Branch

High Oaks

Spicewood Springs Apartment Homes

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Mesh Apartments
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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 | $1,347 | $568 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $622 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $845 | $8,539 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $814 | $5,947 |
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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 $637.
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 21,874 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 $595 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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