Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX Under $1,200 (198 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Austin as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Hive Red River
$1,199 - $2,250
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$1,199 - $2,250

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$1,199 - $2,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

The Hive Red River

3401 Red RiverAustin, TX 78705
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Retreat at Barton Creek
Rent Specials
$1,199 - $2,101
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$1,121 - $2,023
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$78

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$1,199 - $2,101
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Retreat at Barton Creek

3816 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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2802 Whitis Avenue
$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,145 - $1,345
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$50

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$1,195 - $1,395
Studio Apartments Available May 10

2802 Whitis Avenue

2802 Whitis AveAustin, TX 78705
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Griffis at The Domain
Rent Specials
$1,193 - $2,487
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$1,113 - $2,407
Required Monthly Fees
$80

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$1,193 - $2,487
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Griffis at The Domain

3001 Esperanza XingAustin, TX 78758
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Tree
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$1,191 - $2,134
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$1,150 - $2,093
Required Monthly Fees
$41

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$1,191 - $2,134
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tree

3715 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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The Arnold
Rent Specials
$1,189 - $2,927
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$1,004 - $2,742
Required Monthly Fees
$185

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$1,189 - $2,927
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Arnold

1621 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Hardrock Canyon
Rent Specials
$1,168 - $2,589
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$1,156 - $2,577
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$12

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$1,168 - $2,589
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hardrock Canyon

10300 Jollyville RdAustin, TX 78759
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Cortland Bluff Springs
Rent Specials
$1,156 - $4,898
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$1,100 - $4,842
Required Monthly Fees
$56

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$1,156 - $4,898
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Bluff Springs

7330 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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Cortland River Place
Rent Specials
$1,138 - $3,823
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$1,098 - $3,783
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$40

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$1,138 - $3,823
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland River Place

10301 Farm-to-Market Rd 2222Austin, TX 78730
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Bexley at Tech Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,129 - $2,114
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$1,077 - $2,062
Required Monthly Fees
$52

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$1,129 - $2,114
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bexley at Tech Ridge

1200 E Parmer LnAustin, TX 78753
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Onion Creek Luxury Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,124 - $1,710
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$1,087 - $1,673
Required Monthly Fees
$37

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$1,124 - $1,710
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

10701 S I-H 35Austin, TX 78747
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Estates at East Riverside
Rent Specials
$1,115 - $1,650
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$956 - $1,491
Required Monthly Fees
$159

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$1,115 - $1,650
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Estates at East Riverside

1300 Crossing PlAustin, TX 78741
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Sur512
Rent Specials
$1,113 - $2,533
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$975 - $2,395
Required Monthly Fees
$138

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$1,113 - $2,533
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sur512

5010 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Oakville Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,109 - $2,540
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$1,055 - $2,486
Required Monthly Fees
$54

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$1,109 - $2,540
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oakville Apartments

7011 W Parmer Ln WAustin, TX 78729
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Toscana
Rent Specials
$1,104 - $3,098
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$1,049 - $3,043
Required Monthly Fees
$55

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$1,104 - $3,098
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Toscana

13355 N US Highway 183Austin, TX 78750
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502 North
Rent Specials
$1,099 - $1,499
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$1,091 - $1,491
Required Monthly Fees
$8

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$1,099 - $1,499
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

502 North

502 W Longspur BlvdAustin, TX 78753
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Folio
Rent Specials
$1,098 - $2,364
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$1,070 - $2,336
Required Monthly Fees
$28

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$1,098 - $2,364
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Folio

11915 Stonehollow DrAustin, TX 78758
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Promesa
Rent Specials
$1,097 - $2,232
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$1,033 - $2,168
Required Monthly Fees
$64

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$1,097 - $2,232
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Promesa

9415 McNeil DrAustin, TX 78750
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Bexley SoCo
Rent Specials
$1,069 - $1,667
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$1,008 - $1,606
Required Monthly Fees
$61

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$1,069 - $1,667
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bexley SoCo

6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Cortland Onion Creek
Rent Specials
$1,056 - $5,881
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$1,026 - $5,851
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$30

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$1,056 - $5,881
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Onion Creek

1900 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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Saratoga Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,045 - $1,694
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$920 - $1,569
Required Monthly Fees
$125

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$1,045 - $1,694
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saratoga Ridge

6307 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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The Village At Gracy Farms
Rent Specials
$1,044 - $1,689
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$990 - $1,635
Required Monthly Fees
$54

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$1,044 - $1,689
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Village At Gracy Farms

2600 Gracy Farms LnAustin, TX 78758
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Milan
Rent Specials
$1,035 - $1,885
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$935 - $1,785
Required Monthly Fees
$100

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$1,035 - $1,885
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Milan

1720 W Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Davies Ranch
Rent Specials
$1,031 - $1,874
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$981 - $1,824
Required Monthly Fees
$50

Total Monthly Price
$1,031 - $1,874
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Davies Ranch

12113 Dessau RdAustin, TX 78754
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Landing at Double Creek
$1,012 - $3,317
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$946 - $3,251
Required Monthly Fees
$66

Total Monthly Price
$1,012 - $3,317
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Landing at Double Creek

11301 Farrah LnAustin, TX 78748
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Griffis Lakeline Station
Rent Specials
$1,004 - $2,377
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$955 - $2,328
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$49

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$1,004 - $2,377
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Griffis Lakeline Station

13425 N FM 620Austin, TX 78717
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Cortland Southpark Terraces
Rent Specials
$1,000 - $5,367
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$946 - $5,313
Required Monthly Fees
$54

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$1,000 - $5,367
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Southpark Terraces

10001 S 1st StAustin, TX 78748
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Bridge at Monarch Bluffs
Rent Specials
$999 - $1,819
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$943 - $1,763
Required Monthly Fees
$56

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$999 - $1,819
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at Monarch Bluffs

8515 S IH 35Austin, TX 78744
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Bell Four Points
Rent Specials
$999 - $3,143
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$953 - $3,097
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$46

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$999 - $3,143
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Bell Four Points

11210 FM 2222Austin, TX 78730
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Austin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Austin?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Austin is at Coppertree listed at $649.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Austin Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Austin is $1,949.

What is the largest Short-term Austin Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Austin is a 2,415 square feet unit starting from $6,650 at The Richardson at Tarrytown.

What is the average size for Austin Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Austin is currently at 610 sq ft.

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