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Mueller 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mueller 52

1200 E 52nd StAustin, TX 78723
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The Horseshoe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Horseshoe

9133 Northgate BlvdAustin, TX 78758
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, TX 78704
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The Pepper Tree
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pepper Tree

304 E 34th StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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Baccarat
1 Bedroom Apartments

Baccarat

3703 Harmon AveAustin, TX 78705
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Establishment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Establishment

3501 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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The Johnny
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Johnny

613 W Saint Johns AveAustin, TX 78752
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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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Kensington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Court

2202 W North Loop BlvdAustin, TX 78756
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Southport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southport Apartments

1300 Southport DrAustin, TX 78704
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Mesh I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh I

2425 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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3806 Southridge Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3806 Southridge Dr

3806 Southridge DrAustin, TX 78704
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Yaupon by Windsor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Yaupon by Windsor

7870 US 290 Hwy WAustin, TX 78736
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Monte Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vista

6000 Shepherd Mountain CvAustin, TX 78730
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Whitis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitis Lofts

3011 Whitis AveAustin, TX 78705
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Su Casa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Su Casa

109 W 39th StAustin, TX 78751
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Blackstone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blackstone Apartments

2910 Medical Arts StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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La Madrid
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Madrid

11320 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78748
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St Elmo Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo Living

4323 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Spanish Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Trails

4520 Bennett AveAustin, TX 78751
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Mark V
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark V

3914 Avenue DAustin, TX 78751
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Arise Riverside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arise Riverside

1900 Airport Commerce DrAustin, TX 78741
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Pointe 360
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe 360

6804 Capital of TX Hwy NAustin, TX 78731
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Northridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northridge Apartments

2005-2205 Muroc StAustin, TX 78757
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APEX Modern Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

APEX Modern Living

2215 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
Student Housing
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The Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Square

4316 Bull Creek RdAustin, TX 78731
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North 40
2 Bedroom Apartments

North 40

4003 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
Student Housing
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Camden Huntingdon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Huntingdon

12349 Metric BlvdAustin, TX 78758
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Winflo
Studio Apartments

Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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Pease Parkside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pease Parkside

2400 Longview StAustin, TX 78705
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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 $665.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Austin is Waters at Willow Run which is listed at $540, while the average apartment in Austin costs $4,666.

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 29,617 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 $591 which is $4,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.

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