
Student Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX Under $1,500 (110 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
Rentals in Austin near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Sparq on Rio

Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms)

Woodstone

Karnes

Nueces

Grayson

Sterling

Ballpark North

Town Lake
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1883 at Montgomery House Student Living

24 Longview

College Houses Cooperatives

4312 Duval St

Raintree Luxury Apartments

OakTree Apartment

Cameron Villas

Yugo Austin Rio

Noble 2500

2515 Pearl St
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Rise at West Campus

Yugo Austin Nueces

Blackstone Apartments

21 Rio Apartments

9Hundred

The Pepper Tree

5117 N Lamar Blvd

Highpoint North

Camino Flats

Castle Arms Apartments
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Yugo Austin Corner

2818 Nueces St

The Carrells Apartments

The Standard at Austin

The Block on 25th - East

Villas on 26th

The Block on 28th

Legacy on Rio

Vibe on Riverside

Harmony Apartments
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The Jocey

The Block on 25th - West

North 40

Regents West at 26th

2400 Nueces

Torre

z-012226-The Reserve

Regents West at 24th and 26th

Inspire on 22nd

3212 Red River St
Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $615 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $423 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $423 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $489 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,249 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Austin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Austin?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Austin is at 24 Longview listed at $489.
How much is the average rent for a Student Austin Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Austin is $1,381.
What is the largest Student Austin Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Austin is a 3,732 square feet unit starting from $1,190 at Union on 24th.
What is the average size for Austin Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Austin is currently at 520 sq ft.
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