
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX Under $5,000 (561 Rentals) Page 2 of 12
Rental terms in Austin as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


View at Belterra

Tree

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

Bridge at Soco Crossing

Allandale Flats

Lantana Hills

Bellrock La Frontera

Gallery at The Domain

Folio
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Promesa

Cortland Southpark Terraces

Villas at Shadow Oaks

Cortland Bluff Springs

Saratoga Ridge

Onyx183

Griffis Lakeline Station

Bexley at Whitestone

Villas de la Plaza
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The Nelson

Ocotillo Apartments

Bell Four Points

The Nine on Shoreline

The Village At Gracy Farms

Oakville Apartments

Riata

The Mont

Landing at Double Creek
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Museo

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Kensington Court

Four Park Place

Villas at Stone Oak Ranch

Markham At Lakeline

Davies Ranch

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The Wayman

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Bridge at Monarch Bluffs

Argosy at Crestview

Trails at Canyon Creek

Arboretum Oaks

Bristol Heights

Sullivan

Elan
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $581 | $4,806 |
| Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $689 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $489 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,226 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,232 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms) listed at $600.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Austin Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Austin is $2,179.
What is the largest Short-term Austin Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Austin is a 4,994 square feet unit starting from $3,459 at 14811 Foy Dr.
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 677 sq ft.
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