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Crosstown
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$998 - $1,958
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Crosstown

6507 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Austin and the best places to live with original content written by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado

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Bridge at Speyside
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$1,017 - $2,782
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$1,017 - $2,782
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Bridge at Speyside

6504 Boyce LnAustin, TX 78754
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Oltera in SoEast
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$1,024 - $1,980
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Oltera in SoEast

4404 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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Bridge at Avery Ranch
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$1,032 - $2,711
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Bridge at Avery Ranch

9225 N Lake Creek PkyAustin, TX 78717
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Wilder
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$1,059 - $2,738
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Wilder

8350 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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95twenty Apartments
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$1,096 - $3,187
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95twenty Apartments

9520-9521 Spectrum DrAustin, TX 78717
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Water Oak
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$1,106 - $1,911
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Water Oak

12234 Heatherly DrAustin, TX 78747
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Austin, TX Area Reviews

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Raul • 4+ years in Austin

March 17, 2026

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

Steve • 4+ 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.

Mary • 1+ years in Austin

April 3, 2025

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

Kevin • 4+ 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 $637.

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 $4,707.

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 20,437 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 $618 which is $4,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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