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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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2515 Pearl St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Pearl St

2515 Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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Noble 2500
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Noble 2500

2500 San Gabriel 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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Cameron Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Villas

1304 McKie DrAustin, TX 78752
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OakTree Apartment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OakTree Apartment

1010 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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4312 Duval St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4312 Duval St

4312 Duval StAustin, TX 78751
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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

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2200 San Antonio StAustin, TX 78705
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Steve4+ years in Austin

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.

Mary1+ years in Austin

April 3, 2025

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

Kevin4+ years in Austin

March 25, 2025

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 $649.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Austin is The Barstow which is listed at $483, while the average apartment in Austin costs $4,330.

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 32,554 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 $534 which is $3,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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