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Travis Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Travis Park Apartments

1110 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78704
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The Palms on Lamar
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms on Lamar

8600 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78753
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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Garner Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garner Park Apartments

8225 Sam Rayburn DrAustin, TX 78753
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La Reunion Cooperative
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Reunion Cooperative

7910 Gault StAustin, TX 78757
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1202 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1202 E 51st St

1202 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Rise at the Camerons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise at the Camerons

1521 Reagan Hill DrAustin, TX 78752
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Vue at the Camerons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vue at the Camerons

7247 Cameron RdAustin, TX 78752
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Waterford Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Studios

9013 United DrAustin, TX 78758
Corporate Housing
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Flats At The Cameron
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats At The Cameron

1308 Mckie DrAustin, TX 78752
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Denson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Denson Apartments

704 Denson DrAustin, TX 78752
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The Spoke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Spoke

2323 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741
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Alma North Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alma North Plaza

1007 E Rundberg LnAustin, TX 78753
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Hillside Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Place

4821 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Lamar Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamar Place Apartments

6309 Burns StAustin, TX 78752
Corporate Housing
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Raphael Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raphael Apartments

5505-5520 Helen StAustin, TX 78751
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Dryfield Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dryfield Apartments

8502 Dryfield DrAustin, TX 78758
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Dryfield Studios
Studio Apartments

Dryfield Studios

8501 Dryfield DrAustin, TX 78758
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6906 Guadalupe St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6906 Guadalupe St

6906 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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7101 Guadalupe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7101 Guadalupe St

7101 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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Heritage Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

3506 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78704
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Bridge at Sweetwater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge at Sweetwater

2323 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Guadalpe Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Guadalpe Plaza

5300 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78751
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100 W North Loop Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 W North Loop Blvd

100 W North Loop BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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117 Franklin Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

117 Franklin Blvd

117 Franklin BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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Red River Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Red River Place

924 Dean Keeton StAustin, TX 78712
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Lynridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynridge Apartments

3400 Lynridge DrAustin, TX 78723
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XCrestwood
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

XCrestwood

1714-1800 Patton LnAustin, TX 78723
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Live Oak Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Trails

8500 W Highway 71Austin, TX 78735
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Barclay
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

700 Franklin BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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The Avalon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon Apartments

1100 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78722
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The Block on 25th - West
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - West

2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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Waters at Willow Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters at Willow Run

15433 FM 1325Austin, TX 78728
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SoCo Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SoCo Park Apartments

7201 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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108 Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

108 Place Apartments

108 W 45th StAustin, TX 78751
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Austin, TX Area Reviews

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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 $606.

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 $1,554.

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 23,755 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 $592 which is $962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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