
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bouldin Creek area of Austin.


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2020 S Congress Ave, Unit 1215

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2102 Brackenridge St

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Windsor South Lamar

1500 East Side Dr
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Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bouldin Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouldin Creek Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $899 | $5,053 |
| Bouldin Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,034 | $4,509 |
| Bouldin Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,184 | $1,290 | $9,446 |
| Bouldin Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,977 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
| Bouldin Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Bouldin Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bouldin Creek area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Tambaleo Apartments priced from $899. Cloisters West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Bouldin Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tambaleo Apartments | E1 - 2207 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Cloisters West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Element Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | E1 Affordable | Studio,1BA | $991 |
| Tambaleo 2311 | A3 - 2311 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Barton Ridge Apartments | Shady Grove | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Bouldin Creek Apartments | bouA3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Oak Creek Village | 1BD / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Lamar Union | 0D - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bouldin Creek, TX
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bouldin Creek area is the $1.90 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1136-1146 SF Model at MAA South Lamar in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Bouldin Creek apartment is the A4 Model at Windsor South Lamar starting at $1,884 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bouldin Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA South Lamar | Traditional 2x2 1136-1146 SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Windsor South Lamar | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Bouldin Creek Apartments | bouA3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Tambaleo 2311 | A3 - 2311 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Oak Creek Village | 1BD / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Element Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| Barton Ridge Apartments | Shady Grove | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| Tambaleo Apartments | E1 - 2207 | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
| Cloisters West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bouldin Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bouldin Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bouldin Creek is under $1,317.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bouldin Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Bouldin Creek is Tambaleo 2311 which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Bouldin Creek costs $2,790.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bouldin Creek?
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 10 regular apartments in Bouldin Creek 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 Bouldin Creek?
Cheap apartments in Bouldin Creek have an average cost of $1,306 which is $1,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bouldin Creek.
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