
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $500 (105 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Union on 24th

Littlefield House Apartments

Springdale Estates Apartments

South Shore

38th Condominiums

College Houses Cooperatives
Top Neighborhoods Near Austin Colleges and Universities
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HillTop

Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms)

The G Apartments

21st Street Cooperative

2103 Nueces St

Inspire on 22nd

Point North

Azulina Gardens

Regents West at 24th and 26th

2400 Nueces
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Torre

Regents West at 26th

The Block on 25th - West

Park At Crestview

The Jocey

Legacy on Rio

The Block on 28th

Vibe on Riverside

Casa Marfil

Villas on 26th
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The Block on 25th - East

The Standard at Austin

Castle Arms Apartments

1405 - 1413 Clearfield

The Pepper Tree

2205 W Parmer Lane

9Hundred

Yugo Austin Corner

Skyloft Austin

21 Rio Apartments
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Rise at West Campus

APEX Modern Living

Casa Del Rio Apartments

Rio Grande Square Apartments

Dos Rios Apartments

Moontower

Camino Flats

Yugo Austin Rio

The Mark at Austin
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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 | $1,282 | $567 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,464 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $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 $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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