
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (91 Rentals)
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La Casita

307 E 31st St

Pinnacle 31

3113 Benelva Dr

3304 Red River St

924 E Dean Keeton St

The Rail

926 E Dean Keeton St

406 E 30th St
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M Station

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The Hive Red River

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The Parker at Hyde Park

Bridge at the Blockyard

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3302 Robinson Ave, Unit B

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Starlight

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Platform
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1230 E 38th 1/2 St, Unit SI FL2-ID307

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1230 E 38th 1/2 St, Unit SI FL2-ID306

MLK Highline

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1230 E 38th 1/2 St, Unit SI FL1-ID278

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1230 E 38th 1/2 St, Unit SI FL1-ID279

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Sabina

3115 Helms St, Unit 108

Marq Uptown

3121 Speedway
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114 E 31st St

3304 Tom Green St, Unit #B

1807 Poquito St, Unit #46

3809 Maplewood Ave

2931 E 12th St, Unit 2931 E 12th Street #306, Austin, Texas 78702

2931 E 12th St, Unit 306

3108 Walling Dr, Unit C

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AMLI Eastside

3206 Tom Green St

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Volume 1

Pathways at Rosewood Courts

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Volume 4

Red River Place

The Avalon Apartments

Greenwood Square

Swisher Apartments

2706 Cole St

2703 Swisher St
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Blackland, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blackland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackland Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $817 | $5,031 |
| Blackland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $899 | $7,324 |
| Blackland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $799 | $8,608 |
| Blackland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,134 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 91 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Blackland Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Blackland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackland area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Volume 1 priced from $769. Volume has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $787. Here are the most affordable Blackland apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | Vol 1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Volume | Vol 1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| La Casita | REMODELED 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Volume 4 | Vol 4 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
| Volume 3 | Vol 3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
| Pinnacle 31 | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Rail | E4 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Swisher Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| M Station | A1 | 1BR,2BA | $995 |
| Eastwood Apartments | North Renovated A | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackland, TX
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackland area is the $0.61 price per square foot D3 Model at Point North in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $849. The second greatest value Blackland apartment is the North Classic A Model at Eastwood Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point North | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.61 |
| Eastwood Apartments | North Classic A | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| La Casita | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| M Station | A1 | 1BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Manor Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Volume 7 | Vol 7 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Volume 8 | Vol 8 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Volume 5 | Vol 5 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Swisher Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBlackland, Austin, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Blackland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blackland is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackland?
The cheapest apartment in Blackland is La Casita which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Blackland costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blackland?
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 19 regular apartments in Blackland 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 Blackland?
Cheap apartments in Blackland have an average cost of $318 which is $2,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackland.
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