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property at 4105 Speedway

$750

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Available May 11

4105 Speedway

AustinTX78751
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Residences at Rubi
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$757 - $1,645
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$608 - $1,496
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Residences at Rubi

1418 Frontier Valley DrAustin, TX 78741
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Capital Hills
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$757 - $1,500
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$722 - $1,465
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$35

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$757 - $1,500
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Capital Hills

8527 N Capital Of Texas Hwy NAustin, TX 78759
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Copperline at Village Oaks
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$759 - $4,216
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$715 - $4,172
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Copperline at Village Oaks

9811 Copper CrkAustin, TX 78729
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Pebble Creek Apartments
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$775 - $1,275
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$770 - $1,270
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$5

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$775 - $1,275
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Pebble Creek Apartments

8805 N Plaza DrAustin, TX 78753
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Casa Marfil
$775 - $1,797
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$696 - $1,718
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$79

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$775 - $1,797
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Casa Marfil

4210 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
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The Enclave
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$775 - $925
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$717 - $867
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$58

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$775 - $925
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The Enclave

1005 W Stassney Ln WAustin, TX 78745
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Bridge at South Point
Rent Specials
$779 - $1,469
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$713 - $1,403
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$66

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$779 - $1,469
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Bridge at South Point

6808 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78745
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Logans Mill
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$779 - $2,346
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$747 - $2,314
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$32

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$779 - $2,346
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Logans Mill

1912 E William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78744
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Bridge at Turtle Creek
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$790 - $1,978
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$750 - $1,938
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$40

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$790 - $1,978
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Bridge at Turtle Creek

6020 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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property at 3702 S 2nd St

$750 - $795

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3702 S 2nd St

AustinTX78704

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Windwood Apartments
$799 - $1,299
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$799 - $1,299

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$799 - $1,299
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Windwood Apartments

3810 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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Flats at Wellington
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$799 - $1,099
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$749 - $1,049
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Flats at Wellington

5800 Wellington DrAustin, TX 78723
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Mueller Flats Apartments
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$799 - $1,494
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$629 - $1,324
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$170

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$799 - $1,494
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Mueller Flats Apartments

1071 Clayton LnAustin, TX 78723
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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 $649.

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 $4,599.

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 31,342 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 $4,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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