
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $500 (1,788 Rentals) Page 32 of 36
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Cantarra

Chandler Creek Apartments

Park at Crystal Falls

The Emerson Apartments

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Lantower Techridge

The Allure

The View at Cedar Park

Oxford at Santa Clara

The Arden

Marquis on Lakeline

La Frontera Square

Parkside at Round Rock

Stoneridge Apartments

Cypress Creek Lakeline Blvd

Bexley at Lakeline

Lakeline East Apartments

Emerson at Buda

Wildhorse Flats

The Strand Apartments

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The Oaks at Techridge

Riverhorse Ranch Apartments I

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Falls Round Rock

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Caliza

Lively at Gilbert

Evergreen at Whisper Valley

Leander Park Apartments

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Regency Dell Ranch Apartments

MAA Ashton Oaks

Arrington Ridge

Lakeline Villas

Agave East Apartments

The Merle on Howard

Lantana at Round Rock

City North at Sunrise Ranch

Bridge at Estancia

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Edgewater

3700 Dacy

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Ambrosio Apartments

MAA Sierra Vista

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Regal Parc

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401 Teravista

Muir Lake

Ashwood

Bexley at Silverado

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Arboleda Apartment Homes

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Eastridge

Belmont Place

Enclave Creedmoor

3201 El Salido Pkwy
Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Austin Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $568 | $5,053 |
| Cheap Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,558 | $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 $1,551.
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 25,362 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 $601 which is $950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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