Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX Under $1,000 (81 Rentals)

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Villas on Rio
$989 - $1,899
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$965 - $1,875
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$24

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$989 - $1,899
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Villas on Rio

2111 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78705
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Bexley at Tech Ridge
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$984 - $1,968
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$932 - $1,916
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$52

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$984 - $1,968
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bexley at Tech Ridge

1200 E Parmer LnAustin, TX 78753
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Bell Southpark
$980 - $3,436
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$916 - $3,372
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$64

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$980 - $3,436
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Southpark

10500 S IH 35 Frontage RdAustin, TX 78748
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Axis West Campus
$975 - $1,658
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$965 - $1,648
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$10

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$975 - $1,658
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Axis West Campus

2505 Longview StAustin, TX 78705
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Ventana Oaks Apartments
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$969 - $2,680
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$912 - $2,623
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Ventana Oaks Apartments

9301 Spectrum DrAustin, TX 78717
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Marquis Lakeline Station
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$966 - $3,426
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$926 - $3,386
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$40

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$966 - $3,426
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marquis Lakeline Station

13730 FM 620 NAustin, TX 78717
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Marquis Parkside
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$942 - $2,906
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$868 - $2,832
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$74

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$942 - $2,906
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marquis Parkside

12820 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78753
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Bridge at Avery Ranch
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$936 - $2,876
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$831 - $2,771
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$105

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$936 - $2,876
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Avery Ranch

9225 N Lake Creek PkyAustin, TX 78717
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Stonecreek Ranch
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$935 - $1,951
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$867 - $1,883
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$68

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$935 - $1,951
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stonecreek Ranch

333 E Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78744
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Davies Ranch
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$930 - $1,966
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$880 - $1,916
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$50

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$930 - $1,966
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Davies Ranch

12113 Dessau RdAustin, TX 78754
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Estancia Villas
$929 - $1,352
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$837 - $1,260
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$92

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$929 - $1,352
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Estancia Villas

1200 Estancia PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Bridge at Monarch Bluffs
$929 - $2,349
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$873 - $2,293
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$56

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$929 - $2,349
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Monarch Bluffs

8515 S IH 35Austin, TX 78744
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Artisan Apartments & Shops
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$923 - $2,612
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$901 - $2,590
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Artisan Apartments & Shops

8701 W Parmer LnAustin, TX 78729
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Bexley 3FIVE
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$914 - $1,862
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$853 - $1,801
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$61

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$914 - $1,862
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bexley 3FIVE

8003 S IH-35Austin, TX 78744
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Ethos Apartments
Rent Specials
$900 - $4,687
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$870 - $4,657
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$30

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$900 - $4,687
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Ethos Apartments

8001 S IH35Austin, TX 78744
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Oltera in SoEast
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$897 - $1,818
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$750 - $1,671
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Oltera in SoEast

4404 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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The Rail
$882 - $2,495
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$867 - $2,480
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$15

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$882 - $2,495
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Rail

2921 E 17th StAustin, TX 78702
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The Arbors of Wells Branch
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$848 - $2,642
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$749 - $2,543
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The Arbors of Wells Branch

1831 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Villas on Guadalupe
$830 - $1,325
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$815 - $1,310
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$15

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$830 - $1,325
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villas on Guadalupe

2810 Hemphill ParkAustin, TX 78705
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Farmhouse Apartments
$811 - $2,620
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$752 - $2,561
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$59

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$811 - $2,620
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Farmhouse Apartments

10801 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78747
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Bridge at Turtle Creek
Rent Specials
$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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21 Pearl
$750 - $1,925
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$700 - $1,875
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$50

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$750 - $1,925
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

21 Pearl

911 W 21st StAustin, TX 78705
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Orbit
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$689 - $999
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$620 - $930
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$69

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$689 - $999
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Orbit

8900 N Interstate 35Austin, TX 78753
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The Standard at Austin
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Standard at Austin

715 W 23rd StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - East
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - East

702 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 28th
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 28th

701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
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Bridge at Center Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge at Center Ridge

701 Center Ridge DrAustin, TX 78753
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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.

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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 Austin

How much are Studio apartments in Austin?

There are currently 904 Studio Apartments in Austin with rent ranges from $20 to $5,053 with an average price of $5,924.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Austin Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Austin ranges from $210 to $18,509 with an average monthly rent of $1,488.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Austin cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Austin range from $423 to $26,859. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,905.

How expensive are Austin Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 875 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Austin on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $604 to $26,363 - averaging $2,282 for the location.

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