Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX Under $1,500 (278 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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Barton Creek Landing
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$1,493 - $1,894
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$1,393 - $1,794
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$100

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$1,493 - $1,894
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Barton Creek Landing

2800 Bartons Bluff LnAustin, TX 78746
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Alexan Garza Ranch
$1,464 - $3,416
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$1,412 - $3,364
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$52

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$1,464 - $3,416
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alexan Garza Ranch

4009 Sabio DrAustin, TX 78749
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AVE Austin North Lamar
Rent Specials
$1,427 - $3,314
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$1,294 - $3,181
Required Monthly Fees
$133

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$1,427 - $3,314
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

AVE Austin North Lamar

7400 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78752
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Bell Lakeshore
$1,335 - $3,845
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$1,265 - $3,775
Required Monthly Fees
$70

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$1,335 - $3,845
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Lakeshore

2515 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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Burnet Flats
Rent Specials
$1,329 - $2,966
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$1,303 - $2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$26

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$1,329 - $2,966
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Burnet Flats

5453 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78756
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Bell South Lamar
$1,325 - $4,881
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$1,290 - $4,846
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$35

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$1,325 - $4,881
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell South Lamar

2717 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Bell South Shore
$1,311 - $4,238
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$1,241 - $4,168
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$70

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$1,311 - $4,238
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell South Shore

1333 Shore District DrAustin, TX 78741
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Sentral East Austin
Rent Specials
$1,311 - $9,999
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$1,281 - $9,969
Required Monthly Fees
$30

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$1,311 - $9,999
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sentral East Austin

1630 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Corazon
Rent Specials
$1,307 - $2,794
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$1,145 - $2,632
Required Monthly Fees
$162

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$1,307 - $2,794
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Corazon

1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Bellrock La Frontera
Rent Specials
$1,297 - $2,578
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$1,202 - $2,483
Required Monthly Fees
$95

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$1,297 - $2,578
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bellrock La Frontera

16304 FM 1325Austin, TX 78728
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E6
$1,292 - $3,070
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$1,164 - $2,942
Required Monthly Fees
$128

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$1,292 - $3,070
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

E6

2400 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Bexley at Whitestone
Rent Specials
$1,264 - $2,053
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$1,135 - $1,924
Required Monthly Fees
$129

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$1,264 - $2,053
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bexley at Whitestone

9826 N Lake Creek PkyAustin, TX 78717
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Trillium Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,247 - $1,682
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$1,178 - $1,613
Required Monthly Fees
$69

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$1,247 - $1,682
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trillium Terrace

6500 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78745
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The Nelson
Rent Specials
$1,246 - $2,850
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$1,110 - $2,714
Required Monthly Fees
$136

Total Monthly Price
$1,246 - $2,850
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Nelson

10820 S IH 35 Service Road SBAustin, TX 78748
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Residences at the Domain
Rent Specials
$1,238 - $2,896
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$1,082 - $2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$156

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$1,238 - $2,896
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Residences at the Domain

11400 Domain DrAustin, TX 78758
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Gibson Flats
$1,234 - $2,635
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$1,176 - $2,577
Required Monthly Fees
$58

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$1,234 - $2,635
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gibson Flats

1219 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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The Preserve at Travis Creek
Rent Specials
$1,227 - $2,492
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$1,166 - $2,431
Required Monthly Fees
$61

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$1,227 - $2,492
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Preserve at Travis Creek

5604 Southwest PkyAustin, TX 78735
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Retreat at Barton Creek
Rent Specials
$1,199 - $2,101
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$1,121 - $2,023
Required Monthly Fees
$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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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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2802 Whitis Avenue
$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,145 - $1,345
Required Monthly Fees
$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
Rent Specials
$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

Total Monthly Price
$1,189 - $2,927
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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
Required Monthly Fees
$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

Total Monthly Price
$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
Required Monthly Fees
$40

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$1,138 - $3,823
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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

Total Monthly Price
$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

Total Monthly Price
$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

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

Estates at East Riverside

1300 Crossing PlAustin, TX 78741
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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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