
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balcones Park Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Balcones Park area of Austin.


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Canyon Creek

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The Morgan

Cottages at Wells Branch

Beck at Wells Branch

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Balcones Park, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Balcones Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcones Park Studio Apartments | $1,417 | $795 | $2,353 |
| Balcones Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $703 | $3,671 |
| Balcones Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,059 | $5,153 |
| Balcones Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,515 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Balcones Park Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Balcones Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balcones Park area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at MAA Balcones Woods priced from $703. Churchill Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $728. Here are the most affordable Balcones Park apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Balcones Woods | Austin | 1BR,1BA | $703 |
| Churchill Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $728 |
| Milo | Eff | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| Brook Meadow Village | S1 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Canyon Creek | Bull Creek | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| The Estate on Quarry Lake Apartment Homes | Aspen A1 | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| The Morgan | A1PR | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| Cottages at Wells Branch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| MAA Quarry Oaks | 11A-FP | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
| Marquis Parkside | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balcones Park, TX
As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Balcones Park area is the $1.41 price per square foot C1 Model at Beck at Wells Branch in the in the Milwood neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Balcones Park apartment is the Rosenbaum Model at MAA Wells Branch starting at $1,278 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Lamplight Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balcones Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck at Wells Branch | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| MAA Wells Branch | Rosenbaum | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Marquis Parkside | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| MAA Balcones Woods | El Paso | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Park at Summers Grove | 29-1/1b | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Amethyst | Conroe | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Olivine | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Renaissance at North Bend | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Estate on Quarry Lake Apartment Homes | Aspen A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| MAA Quarry Oaks | 11A-FP | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balcones Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Balcones Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Balcones Park is under $911.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balcones Park?
The cheapest apartment in Balcones Park is Churchill Crossing Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Balcones Park costs $1,990.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Balcones Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 69 regular apartments in Balcones Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Balcones Park?
Cheap apartments in Balcones Park have an average cost of $166 which is $1,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balcones Park.
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