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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $600 | $5,053 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $210 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $423 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $489 | $9,968 |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,249 | $10,000+ |
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Write a ReviewPerfect for families and Texas residents looking for safe neighborhoods with a strong culture and community feel.
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.
I like the northside of town best. But Downtown is fun. Lots of outdoor stuff to do
Happy, vibrant, busy, lots of traffic, great restaurants. Liberal.
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Austin is under $656.
The cheapest apartment in Austin is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $626, while the average apartment in Austin costs $4,543.
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 30,138 regular apartments in Austin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Austin have an average cost of $580 which is $3,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin.
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