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2710 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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5100 Bolm RdAustin, TX 78721
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2204 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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Plaza Sonora
915 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
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Marq Uptown
3320 Harmon AveAustin, TX 78705
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Union on San Antonio
2011 San Antonio StAustin, TX 78705
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Broadstone North Lamar
6709 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78752
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4411 Spicewood Springs RdAustin, TX 78759
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2515 Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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Littlefield House Apartments
2606-2608 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78705
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38th Condominiums
112 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705
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College Houses Cooperatives
2612 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78705
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Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms)
1108 Nueces StAustin, TX 78701
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HillTop
2400 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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The G Apartments
1715 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78701
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21st Street Cooperative
707 W 21st StAustin, TX 78705
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2103 Nueces St
2103 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Point North
415 E 30th StAustin, TX 78705
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Inspire on 22nd
2200 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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South Shore
2005 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Regents West at 24th and 26th
2401 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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Torre
2020 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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2400 Nueces
2400 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Regents West at 26th
900 W 26th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - West
2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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Casa 39
301 W 39th StAustin, TX 78751
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Park At Crestview
8200-8220 Research BlvdAustin, TX 78758
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The Jocey
301 W 29th StAustin, TX 78705
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1600 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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The Block on 28th
701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
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Legacy on Rio
2614 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78705
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800 W 26th StAustin, TX 78705
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Casa Marfil
4210 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
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The Block on 25th - East
702 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Standard at Austin
715 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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Castle Arms Apartments
3121 Speedway StAustin, TX 78705
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1405 - 1413 Clearfield
1405-1413 Clearfield DrAustin, TX 78758
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The Pepper Tree
304 E 34th StAustin, TX 78705
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2205 W Parmer Lane
2205 W Parmer LnAustin, TX 78727
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9Hundred
900 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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Yugo Austin Corner
2504 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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21 Rio Apartments
2101 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705
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Blackstone Apartments
2910 Medical Arts StAustin, TX 78705
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North 40
4003 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
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Rise at West Campus
2206 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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507 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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3212 Red River StAustin, TX 78705
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2215 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Dos Rios Apartments
2818 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $632 | $5,079 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $685 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,429 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $814 | $6,490 |
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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 $649.
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 $4,372.
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 18,908 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 $3,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.