
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $400 (349 Rentals) Page 4 of 7
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810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1253

7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 1822

7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 1833

7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 2323

SYNC at Mueller

Total Monthly Price
Alexan Garza Ranch

600 Farm to Market 1626, Unit 7308

600 Farm to Market 1626, Unit 4210

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 34307
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6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 34301

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 27109

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 7203

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 28305

The Springs Garden Homes

Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes

The Shoal

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2219

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2207

6311 S 1st St, Unit 596
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6311 S 1st St, Unit 594

600 Farm to Market 1626, Unit 7307

15450 Farm to Market Rd 1325, Unit 1822

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 1112

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2123

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2107

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2113

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 3309

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2208

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2413
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1215 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 417

7601 Rialto Blvd, Unit 2233

1900 Airport Commerce Dr, Unit 2206

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1334

3400 Ranch Rd 620 S, Unit 2207

Total Monthly Price
1501 W Howard Ln, Unit SI FL2-ID369

The Woods at Menchaca

1215 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 936

3100 Scofield Ridge Pkwy, Unit 1336

Furnished Studio-Austin - Southwest
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6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 8214

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 1111

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 1102

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 9204

2511 Montopolis Dr, Unit 206

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 1104

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 8216

Total Monthly Price
Corazon

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 8206

6525 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Unit 1110
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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 | $1,295 | $635 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $830 | $7,450 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $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 $629.
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 $1,560.
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 19,895 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 $602 which is $958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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