Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (59 Rentals)

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property at 311 E 31st St

311 E 31st St

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2900 Cole St

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property at 3115 Helms St

3115 Helms St

AustinTX78705

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property at 114 E 31st St

114 E 31st St

AustinTX78705
property at 1904 E 13th St

1904 E 13th St

AustinTX78702
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Volume 1
Studio Apartments

Volume 1

2506 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722
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Volume 2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Volume 2

2604 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722

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Volume 4
Studio Apartments

Volume 4

2703-2709 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722
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Red River Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Red River Place

924 Dean Keeton StAustin, TX 78712
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The Avalon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon Apartments

1100 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78722
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Volume 3
Studio Apartments

Volume 3

2704 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722
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Volume 8
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Volume 8

2515 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722
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Volume 7
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Volume 7

2408 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722
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Greenwood Square
Studio Apartments

Greenwood Square

3101 Tom Green StAustin, TX 78705
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2401 Manor Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2401 Manor Rd

2401 Manor RdAustin, TX 78722
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Castle Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Arms Apartments

3121 Speedway StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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3703 Harmon Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3703 Harmon Ave

3703 Harmon AveAustin, TX 78705
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Blackland, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 2 priced from $799. Volume 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Blackland apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$799
The RailE2Studio,1BA$866
Volume 4Vol 4 - StudioStudio,1BA$874
Volume 3Vol 3 - StudioStudio,1BA$899
La Casita1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Swisher ApartmentsUpdated North Campus One Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Mauna Kai AustinModel A/BStudio,1BA$975
Nova HouseA11BR,1BA$995
Greenwood SquareStudio-Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackland, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackland area is the $1.04 price per square foot D1 Model at Point North Student Living in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,389. The second greatest value Blackland apartment is the Vol 7 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Volume 7 starting at $1,699 with a $1.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Point North Student LivingD14BR,4BA$1.04
Volume 7Vol 7 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.88
Casa Del Rio ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.89
River OaksPRE LEASE NOW 2025 A11BR,1BA$1.69
M StationA11BR,1BA$1.49
French Place Condo'sVol 6 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
La Casita1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
Volume 5Vol 5 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Swisher ApartmentsUpdated North Campus One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Blackland, Austin, TX

Ranked #111

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Blackland Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $900, while the average apartment in Blackland costs $14,000.

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 36 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 $493 which is $13,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackland.

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