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Broadstone North Lamar
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$1,453 - $2,915
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Broadstone North Lamar

6709 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78752
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Trailhead East
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$1,465 - $3,075
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$1,465 - $3,075

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Trailhead East

5100 Bolm RdAustin, TX 78721
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Union on San Antonio
$1,466 - $1,611
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Union on San Antonio

2011 San Antonio StAustin, TX 78705
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Union on 24th
$1,526 - $1,911
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Union on 24th

701 W 24th StAustin, TX 78705
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South Shore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Shore

2005 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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38th Condominiums
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

38th Condominiums

112 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705
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HillTop
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

HillTop

2400 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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The G Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The G Apartments

1715 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78701
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2103 Nueces St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2103 Nueces St

2103 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Inspire on 22nd
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Inspire on 22nd

2200 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Point North
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Point North

415 E 30th StAustin, TX 78705
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Azulina Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azulina Gardens

923 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
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2400 Nueces
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2400 Nueces

2400 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Torre
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Torre

2020 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Regents West at 26th
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Regents West at 26th

900 W 26th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - West
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - West

2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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Park At Crestview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park At Crestview

8200-8220 Research BlvdAustin, TX 78758
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The Jocey
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jocey

301 W 29th StAustin, TX 78705
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Legacy on Rio
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy on Rio

2614 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 28th
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 28th

701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
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Vibe on Riverside
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vibe on Riverside

1600 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Casa Marfil
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Marfil

4210 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
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Villas on 26th
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on 26th

800 W 26th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - East
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - East

702 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Standard at Austin
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Standard at Austin

715 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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Castle Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Arms Apartments

3121 Speedway StAustin, TX 78705
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1405 - 1413 Clearfield
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1405 - 1413 Clearfield

1405-1413 Clearfield DrAustin, TX 78758
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The Pepper Tree
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pepper Tree

304 E 34th StAustin, TX 78705
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2205 W Parmer Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

2205 W Parmer Lane

2205 W Parmer LnAustin, TX 78727
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9Hundred
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9Hundred

900 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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Yugo Austin Corner
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Yugo Austin Corner

2504 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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Skyloft Austin
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Skyloft Austin

507 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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21 Rio Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Rio Apartments

2101 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705
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Blackstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackstone Apartments

2910 Medical Arts StAustin, TX 78705
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Rise at West Campus
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Rise at West Campus

2206 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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APEX Modern Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

APEX Modern Living

2215 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Casa Del Rio Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rio Apartments

3212 Red River StAustin, TX 78705
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Dos Rios Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dos Rios Apartments

2818 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Moontower
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Moontower

2204 San Antonio StAustin, TX 78705
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Camino Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camino Flats

2810 Salado StAustin, TX 78705
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Yugo Austin Rio
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Yugo Austin Rio

620 W 24th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Mark at Austin
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark at Austin

812 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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March 17, 2026

Perfect for families and Texas residents looking for safe neighborhoods with a strong culture and community feel.

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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.

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I like the northside of town best. But Downtown is fun. Lots of outdoor stuff to do

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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 $606.

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 $1,548.

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 23,706 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 $597 which is $951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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