
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $543 (238 Rentals) Page 3 of 5
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Cheap Apartments in Austin.


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1230 E 38th 1/2 St, Unit SI FL1-ID278

52 TEN

Griffis at The Domain

Estates at East Riverside

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11600 Spirit Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID355

Bell South Lamar

1501 W Howard Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID370

Sentral East Austin

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11600 Spirit Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID354
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Bellrock La Frontera

Lantana Hills

The Everett

Villages at East Riverside

View at Belterra

Canyon Springs at Bull Creek

E6

Bexley SoCo

Affinity at Wells Branch 55+

AVE Austin North Lamar
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Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes

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1501 W Howard Ln, Unit SI FL5-ID362

Thirty Two West

The Shoal

Placemakr Downtown Austin

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Cliffs at Barton Creek

Furnished Studio-Austin - Austin Airport

Bell Lakeshore

Barton Hills Apartments

The Woods at Menchaca

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Furnished Studio-Austin - Northwest - Lakeline Mall

Furnished Studio-Austin - Southwest

Barton Creek Landing

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Alexan Garza Ranch

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1501 W Howard Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID369

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Burnet Flats

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The Preserve at Travis Creek

Furnished Studio-Austin - Northwest - Research Park

Mosaic at Mueller

1501 W Howard Ln
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SYNC at Mueller

Nalle Woods of Westlake

Furnished Studio-Austin - Northwest-Arboretum

Furnished Studio-Austin - Metro

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824 Camino La Costa, Unit SI ID1579759P

The Springs Garden Homes

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5th Street Commons

Patten East

Henry Heights

Array
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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 | $1,343 | $565 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $566 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $845 | $8,403 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $814 | $5,567 |
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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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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