Cheap Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $400 with Utilities Included (279 Rentals)

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Casa Marfil
$775 - $1,797
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$696 - $1,718
Required Monthly Fees
$79

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$775 - $1,797
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Casa Marfil

4210 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
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Bridge at Turtle Creek
Rent Specials
$790 - $1,978
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$750 - $1,938
Required Monthly Fees
$40

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$790 - $1,978
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Turtle Creek

6020 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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Windwood Apartments
$799 - $1,299
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$799 - $1,299

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$799 - $1,299
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windwood Apartments

3810 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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Hillside Place
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$799 - $1,035
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$744 - $980
Required Monthly Fees
$55

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$799 - $1,035
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hillside Place

4821 Riverside Dr EAustin, TX 78741
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Bridge at South Point
$819 - $1,469
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$753 - $1,403
Required Monthly Fees
$66

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$819 - $1,469
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at South Point

6808 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78745
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High Point Preserve
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$860 - $2,597
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$755 - $2,492
Required Monthly Fees
$105

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$860 - $2,597
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

High Point Preserve

9301 E Highway 290Austin, TX 78724
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Plaza Sonora
$888 - $1,353
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$859 - $1,324
Required Monthly Fees
$29

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$888 - $1,353
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Plaza Sonora

915 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
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305 Flats
$895 - $1,295
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$730 - $1,130
Required Monthly Fees
$165

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$895 - $1,295
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305 Flats

305 W 35th StAustin, TX 78705
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Estancia Villas
$929 - $1,352
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$837 - $1,260
Required Monthly Fees
$92

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$929 - $1,352
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Estancia Villas

1200 Estancia PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Ventana Oaks Apartments
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$934 - $2,680
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$877 - $2,623
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Ventana Oaks Apartments

9301 Spectrum DrAustin, TX 78717
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Bridge at Granada
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$950 - $1,801
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$910 - $1,761
Required Monthly Fees
$40

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$950 - $1,801
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Granada

414 E Wonsley DrAustin, TX 78753
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Ryder Ridge
$999 - $2,084
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$999 - $2,084

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$999 - $2,084
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ryder Ridge

9351 Decker Lake RdAustin, TX 78724
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Raul4+ years in Austin

March 17, 2026

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

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 $656.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Austin is Eastside Station which is listed at $116, while the average apartment in Austin costs $4,543.

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 30,138 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 $580 which is $3,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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