Gated Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX Under $1,500 (550 Rentals)

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8616 Putnam Dr
$1,500
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8616 Putnam Dr

8616 Putnam DrAustin, TX 78757
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Eastpoint Apartments
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$1,490 - $2,740
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$1,490 - $2,740

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Eastpoint Apartments

760 Airport BlvdAustin, TX 78702
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The Maris
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$1,465 - $4,096
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The Maris

10520 Lakeline Mall DrAustin, TX 78717
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Burnet Flats
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$1,450 - $2,485
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Burnet Flats

5453 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78756
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Alexan Garza Ranch
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$1,445 - $3,485
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Alexan Garza Ranch

4009 Sabio DrAustin, TX 78749
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Solomon
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$1,443 - $5,007
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Solomon

1414 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Alexan Rivercrest
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$1,441 - $3,626
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Alexan Rivercrest

1301 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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Union on San Antonio
$1,440 - $2,010
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Union on San Antonio

2011 San Antonio StAustin, TX 78705
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Cadena at the Falls
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$1,433 - $2,958
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Cadena at the Falls

5200 McKinney Falls PkyAustin, TX 78744
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Medina Highlands
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$1,430 - $2,785
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Medina Highlands

212 W Highland Mall BlvdAustin, TX 78752
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Lenox 7th
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$1,429 - $2,882
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Lenox 7th

4910 E 7th StAustin, TX 78702
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The Met
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$1,425 - $3,028
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The Met

10101 Metropolitan DrAustin, TX 78758
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Astra Avery Ranch
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$1,416 - $6,901
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Astra Avery Ranch

13100 Avery Ranch BlvdAustin, TX 78717
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The Albright
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$1,409 - $3,198
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The Albright

8528 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78757
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Hardrock Canyon
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$1,402 - $2,604
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Hardrock Canyon

10300 Jollyville RdAustin, TX 78759
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Trillium Terrace
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$1,393 - $1,788
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Trillium Terrace

6500 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78745
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Lenox Grand
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$1,389 - $2,755
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Lenox Grand

13505 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78727
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Trailhead
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$1,363 - $3,973
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Trailhead

1120 Shady LnAustin, TX 78721
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Lirica
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$1,359 - $2,819
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$1,359 - $2,819

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Lirica

5211 E 7th StAustin, TX 78702
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Raul4+ years in Austin

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April 3, 2025

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I like the northside of town best. But Downtown is fun. Lots of outdoor stuff to do

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Austin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Austin?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Austin is at Village at Collinwood listed at $568.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Austin Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Austin is $2,239.

What is the largest Gated Austin Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Austin is a 4,064 square feet unit starting from $1,825 at Alexan Waterloo.

What is the average size for Austin Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Austin is currently at 612 sq ft.

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