Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX Under $1,200 (210 Rentals)

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Radius on Grove
$1,195 - $1,982
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$1,175 - $1,962
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$1,195 - $1,982
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Radius on Grove

2301 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Griffis at The Domain
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$1,193 - $2,487
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$1,113 - $2,407
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$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
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$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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Union on 24th
$1,190 - $2,110
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$1,190 - $2,110
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$1,190 - $2,110
Studio to 10 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union on 24th

701 W 24th StAustin, TX 78705
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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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Starlight
$1,181 - $4,030
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$1,102 - $3,951
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$79
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$1,181 - $4,030
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Starlight

2901 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722
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Bridge at the Blockyard
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$1,171 - $8,417
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$1,148 - $8,394
Required Monthly Fees
$23
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$1,171 - $8,417
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge at the Blockyard

1909 Alexander AveAustin, TX 78722
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The Banks of Springdale
Rent Specials
$1,170 - $3,161
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$1,112 - $3,103
Required Monthly Fees
$58
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$1,170 - $3,161
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Banks of Springdale

5521 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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Overture Mueller
$1,170 - $3,607
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$1,113 - $3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$57
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$1,170 - $3,607
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Overture Mueller

4818 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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Palo Verde
Rent Specials
$1,168 - $1,760
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$1,063 - $1,655
Required Monthly Fees
$105
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$1,168 - $1,760
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palo Verde

7880 US 290 Hwy WAustin, TX 78736
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The Park at Monterey Oaks
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$1,165 - $3,370
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$1,005 - $3,210
Required Monthly Fees
$160
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$1,165 - $3,370
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Park at Monterey Oaks

4701 Monterey Oaks BlvdAustin, TX 78749
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Cortland Bluff Springs
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$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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The Sondery
Rent Specials
$1,154 - $2,754
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$1,098 - $2,698
Required Monthly Fees
$56
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$1,154 - $2,754
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Sondery

1700 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Azul Lakeshore
Rent Specials
$1,137 - $2,649
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$1,064 - $2,576
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$73
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$1,137 - $2,649
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Azul Lakeshore

1201 Lady Bird LnAustin, TX 78741
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Rhythm
Rent Specials
$1,137 - $3,875
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$1,061 - $3,799
Required Monthly Fees
$76
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$1,137 - $3,875
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Rhythm

9701 Spectrum DrAustin, TX 78717
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Bexley at Tech Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,129 - $2,114
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$1,077 - $2,062
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$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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Cala Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,120 - $2,236
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$1,072 - $2,188
Required Monthly Fees
$48
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$1,120 - $2,236
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cala Apartments

211 Ralph Ablanedo DrAustin, TX 78748
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Korina at the Grove
Rent Specials
$1,118 - $4,523
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$1,075 - $4,480
Required Monthly Fees
$43
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$1,118 - $4,523
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Korina at the Grove

4424 Jackson AveAustin, TX 78731
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Lenox Grand
Rent Specials
$1,116 - $2,549
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$1,016 - $2,449
Required Monthly Fees
$100
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$1,116 - $2,549
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lenox Grand

13505 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78727
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Avalon Hill Country
Rent Specials
$1,115 - $2,340
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$1,042 - $2,267
Required Monthly Fees
$73
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$1,115 - $2,340
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Hill Country

3499 Ranch Rd 620 SAustin, TX 78738
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Promesa
Rent Specials
$1,102 - $2,232
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$1,038 - $2,168
Required Monthly Fees
$64
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$1,102 - $2,232
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Promesa

9415 McNeil DrAustin, TX 78750
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Marquis at Barton Trails
Rent Specials
$1,101 - $4,191
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$1,071 - $4,161
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$30
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$1,101 - $4,191
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marquis at Barton Trails

5417 S Mo Pac Expy SAustin, TX 78749
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The Vista on Brodie
Rent Specials
$1,095 - $2,492
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$1,057 - $2,454
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$38
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$1,095 - $2,492
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The Vista on Brodie

8515 Brodie LnAustin, TX 78745
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The Guthrie
$1,086 - $4,866
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$1,031 - $4,811
Required Monthly Fees
$55
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$1,086 - $4,866
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Guthrie

3218 Gonzales StAustin, TX 78702
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Prospect
Rent Specials
$1,079 - $2,599
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$995 - $2,515
Required Monthly Fees
$84
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$1,079 - $2,599
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prospect

122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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Nexus at Goodnight Ranch
Rent Specials
$1,078 - $1,570
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$1,036 - $1,528
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$42
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$1,078 - $1,570
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Nexus at Goodnight Ranch

2001 E Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78747
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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions about Austin

How much are Studio apartments in Austin?

There are currently 898 Studio Apartments in Austin with rent ranges from $507 to $5,053 with an average price of $3,868.

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 $423 to $155,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,483.

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 $26,756. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,883.

How expensive are Austin Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 870 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Austin on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $604 to $22,510 - averaging $2,261 for the location.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.