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Folio
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$1,270 - $2,102

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Folio

11915 Stonehollow DrAustin, TX 78758
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Bellrock La Frontera
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$1,393 - $2,920

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Bellrock La Frontera

16304 FM 1325Austin, TX 78728
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Alexan Garza Ranch
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$1,545 - $3,552

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Base Rent$1,545 - $3,552

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Alexan Garza Ranch

4009 Sabio DrAustin, TX 78749
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Burnet Flats
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$1,580 - $2,682

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Burnet Flats

5453 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78756
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property at 1501 W Howard Ln
$1,630

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Base Rent$1,630

Total Monthly Price$1,630
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1501 W Howard Ln

AustinTX78753

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SYNC at Mueller
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$1,639 - $6,687

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Base Rent$1,639 - $6,687

Total Monthly Price$1,639 - $6,687
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SYNC at Mueller

4646 Mueller BlvdAustin, TX 78723
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5th Street Commons
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$1,679 - $5,148

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Base Rent$1,679 - $5,148

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5th Street Commons

1611 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703
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Patten East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patten East

2239 Cromwell CirAustin, TX 78741
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Henry Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Henry Heights

12330 Metric BlvdAustin, TX 78758
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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2101 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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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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