
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $500 with Washer/Dryer (1,211 Rentals) Page 3 of 25
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Bridge at Northwest Hills

Goodnight Commons

MAA Quarry Oaks

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Farmhouse Apartments

2015 Cedar Bend Dr, Unit 0943

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Bridge at Turtle Creek

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Centennial Place Apartments

High Oaks

Bridge at Canyon View
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Woodchase Apartments

Z - Village at Collinwood

Tramor at Oak Run

Gardens At Westgate

8100 N Mopac Expy, Unit 10-149

7581 Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 16-101

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Villages at Turtle Rock

8100 N Mopac Service Rd

The Social

Remington House Apartments
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Spicewood Springs Apartment Homes

North 40

3600 Capitol View (Slaughter)

The Beckett

Wildcreek

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Twenty 15 Apartments

The Rhett

6008 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 1-104

2601 Penny Ln, Unit 113

10401 N Lamar Blvd, Unit B201
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2000 Cedar Bend Dr, Unit 10305

12330 Metric Blvd, Unit 3111

Montage Apartments

11028 Jollyville Rd, Unit 20731

Cielo at Azulyk

MacKenzie Pointe

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Magnolia Court Apartments

Los Portales de Lena Guerrero

The Olivine

12001 Metric Blvd, Unit 401

Saratoga Ridge

Bexley at Anderson Mill

Lotus Village

11701 Metric Blvd, Unit 0212

Marquis Parkside

Bridge at Sterling Springs

Carson Crossing

12007 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 0125

11700 Metric Blvd, Unit 1303
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 | $1,281 | $567 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,619 | $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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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I’m Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin. After living in Austin for more than 10 years, I’ve seen firsthand how the short term rental scene has changed in the live music capital of the world.

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I’m Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin. I spend most of my time helping people understand what it actually costs to live in the music capital of Texas and where the best places to settle are.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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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.