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Top Rated Apartments in Austin.

Cheap Apartments in Austin.

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La Madrid
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Madrid

11320 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78748
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Eryngo Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eryngo Hills

9345 E State Highway 290Austin, TX 78724
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The Orion
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Orion

3101 Shoreline DrAustin, TX 78728
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The Block on 25th - West
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - West

2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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Bridge at Monarch Bluffs
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge at Monarch Bluffs

8515 S IH 35Austin, TX 78744
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The Block on 28th
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 28th

701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
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Reserve at Springdale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Springdale

5605 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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Creekstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekstone

8054 Exchange DrAustin, TX 78754
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Citadel at Tech Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Citadel at Tech Ridge

1127 Pearl Retreat LnAustin, TX 78753
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The Block on 25th - East
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - East

702 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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SoCo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SoCo Apartments

6300 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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21 Rio Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Rio Apartments

2101 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705
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Highlands Hill Country
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highlands Hill Country

3014 W William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78745
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Bridge at Waters Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge at Waters Park

3401 W PARMER LnAustin, TX 78727
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DK Riata
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DK Riata

5705 Diehl TrlAustin, TX 78727
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710 E 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

710 E 3rd St

710 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78701
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Debut Soco
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Debut Soco

3809 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Getting Around Austin, TX

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Austin is Wildwood Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Austin costs $3,416.

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 26,886 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 $544 which is $2,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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