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Tree
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$1,191 - $2,134
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$1,150 - $2,093
Required Monthly Fees
$41

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$1,191 - $2,134
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tree

3715 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Griffis at The Domain
Rent Specials
$1,193 - $2,487
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$1,113 - $2,407
Required Monthly Fees
$80

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$1,193 - $2,487
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Griffis at The Domain

3001 Esperanza XingAustin, TX 78758
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2802 Whitis Avenue
$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,145 - $1,345
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,195 - $1,395
Studio Apartments Available May 10

2802 Whitis Avenue

2802 Whitis AveAustin, TX 78705
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The Hive Red River
$1,199 - $2,250
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$1,199 - $2,250

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$1,199 - $2,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

The Hive Red River

3401 Red RiverAustin, TX 78705
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Retreat at Barton Creek
Rent Specials
$1,199 - $2,101
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$1,121 - $2,023
Required Monthly Fees
$78

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$1,199 - $2,101
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Retreat at Barton Creek

3816 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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The Preserve at Travis Creek
Rent Specials
$1,227 - $2,492
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$1,166 - $2,431
Required Monthly Fees
$61

Total Monthly Price
$1,227 - $2,492
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Preserve at Travis Creek

5604 Southwest PkyAustin, TX 78735
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Gibson Flats
$1,234 - $2,635
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$1,176 - $2,577
Required Monthly Fees
$58

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$1,234 - $2,635
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gibson Flats

1219 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Residences at the Domain
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$1,238 - $2,896
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$1,082 - $2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$156

Total Monthly Price
$1,238 - $2,896
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at the Domain

11400 Domain DrAustin, TX 78758
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The Nelson
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$1,246 - $2,850
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$1,110 - $2,714
Required Monthly Fees
$136

Total Monthly Price
$1,246 - $2,850
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Nelson

10820 S IH 35 Service Road SBAustin, TX 78748
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Trillium Terrace
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$1,247 - $1,682
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$1,178 - $1,613
Required Monthly Fees
$69

Total Monthly Price
$1,247 - $1,682
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trillium Terrace

6500 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78745
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Bexley at Whitestone
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$1,264 - $2,053
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$1,135 - $1,924
Required Monthly Fees
$129

Total Monthly Price
$1,264 - $2,053
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bexley at Whitestone

9826 N Lake Creek PkyAustin, TX 78717
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E6
$1,292 - $3,070
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$1,164 - $2,942
Required Monthly Fees
$128

Total Monthly Price
$1,292 - $3,070
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

E6

2400 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Bellrock La Frontera
Rent Specials
$1,297 - $2,578
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$1,202 - $2,483
Required Monthly Fees
$95

Total Monthly Price
$1,297 - $2,578
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bellrock La Frontera

16304 FM 1325Austin, TX 78728
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Corazon
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$1,307 - $2,794
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$1,145 - $2,632
Required Monthly Fees
$162

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$1,307 - $2,794
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Corazon

1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Sentral East Austin
Rent Specials
$1,311 - $9,999
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$1,281 - $9,969
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$30

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$1,311 - $9,999
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Sentral East Austin

1630 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Bell South Shore
$1,311 - $4,238
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$1,241 - $4,168
Required Monthly Fees
$70

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$1,311 - $4,238
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Bell South Shore

1333 Shore District DrAustin, TX 78741
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Bell South Lamar
$1,325 - $4,881
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$1,290 - $4,846
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$35

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$1,325 - $4,881
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Bell South Lamar

2717 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Burnet Flats
Rent Specials
$1,329 - $2,966
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$1,303 - $2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$26

Total Monthly Price
$1,329 - $2,966
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Burnet Flats

5453 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78756
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Bell Lakeshore
$1,335 - $3,845
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$1,265 - $3,775
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$70

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$1,335 - $3,845
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Bell Lakeshore

2515 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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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 $669.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Austin is Manor Town Apartments which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in Austin costs $4,440.

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 31,186 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 $539 which is $3,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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