
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $400 (367 Rentals) Page 4 of 8
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Southwest Trails

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The District at SoCo

Broadstone North ATX

Luca Apartments

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Folio

Rockwood Apartments

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Solaris House at Uptown ATX

The Vista on Brodie

Lantana Hills

MAA Sunset Valley

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Toscana

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Estates at Bee Cave

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Bluestem at Loyola

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Alta Wildhorse Ranch

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Flatiron Domain

Canyon Springs at Bull Creek

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Lakeshore Pearl

Loyola Junction Phase I

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Hardrock Canyon

Alister Oak Hill

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The Preserve at Travis Creek

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The Banks of Springdale

The Post at Parmer

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Laurel

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Hillside on Cannon

The Everett

The Addison Apartments

Lamar Union

Fifteen15 South Lamar Apartments

Sentral East Austin

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Prose Decker Lake

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Rivette Tower

Sabina

The Chelsea

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Perch

Gables at the Terrace

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Citizen House East Lake

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Lirica

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Trillium Terrace

Kingfisher Creek

Affinity at Wells Branch 55+

Marquis at Great Hills

The Rowan at Southwest Austin

Paddock at Norwood

Marquis at Ladera Vista

Estates at Norwood

The Jordan at Mueller

Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments
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 | $1,285 | $635 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $830 | $7,578 |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.
