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District at La Frontera

Brook Meadow Village

iConic Windsor Park

Willow Brook Apartments

Abelia Flats

Mission James Place Apartments

Cricket Hollow Apartments

Pebble Creek Apartments

Short Hills Apartments
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Tramor at Victory Place

Towne Oaks II

Acacia Cliffs

Capital Hills

Polo Club

11441 N Interstate Hwy 35, Unit 17206

Park Place at Loyola Apartments

The Studio at Thinkeast

Paradise Oaks Apartments

San Paloma Apartments
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Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments

The Reserve

V at SoCo

Lexington Hills

8214 N Interstate Hwy 35

Joplin at Crestview

8900 N Interstate Hwy 35, Unit 2154

AUBRY HILLS APARTMENTS

The Jordan at Mueller

Bridge at Terracina
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Village Oaks

City View at Mueller

Preserve at Wells Branch

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The Morgan

Treehouse Apartments

Sunrise Bluffs

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The Preserve Central Park

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Legends Lakeline

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Homestead Oaks Apartments
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Bainbridge Apartments

Woodstone Apartments

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Tambaleo Apartments

Salado at Walnut Creek

12148 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1407

3220 Duval Rd, Unit 0812

3543 Greystone Dr, Unit 2.0723

7117 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 0713

7201 Hart Ln, Unit 2-1075

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The Axel
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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 | $1,296 | $635 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $830 | $7,452 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $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 $635.
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 $1,558.
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 21,009 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 $598 which is $960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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