Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (89 Rentals)

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Summit at Hyde Park
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$886 - $1,983
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Summit at Hyde Park

5200 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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property at 5701 Woodrow Ave

$750 - $925

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5701 Woodrow Ave

AustinTX78756

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The Brentwood
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$1,159 - $2,659
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The Brentwood

5700 Grover AveAustin, TX 78756
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Haus 5350
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$1,264 - $4,495
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Haus 5350

5350 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78756
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West Koenig Flats
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$1,371 - $2,585
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West Koenig Flats

5608 Avenue FAustin, TX 78751
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Odell
$1,446 - $2,886
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Odell

7301 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78752
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$1,450 - $1,550

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608 W 51st St

AustinTX78751
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Burnet Flats
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$1,526 - $3,052
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Burnet Flats

5453 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78756
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Lenox Burnet
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$1,680 - $3,170
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Lenox Burnet

6801 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78757
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Casa Del Norte
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Casa Del Norte

5406 William Holland AveAustin, TX 78756
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Denson Apartments
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Denson Apartments

704 Denson DrAustin, TX 78752
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Brentwood, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brentwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brentwood area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Hidden Gardens priced from $733. The Preserve Central Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Brentwood apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden GardensStudioStudio,1BA$733
The Preserve Central ParkA11BR,1BA$789
Lamar Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$849
5307 Link AveStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Joplin at Crestview ApartmentsOpalStudio,1BA$900
June West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Summit at Hyde Park1x1A - Premium1BR,1BA$934
Marq on Burnet0A - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$950
The Victoria1X11BR,1BA$979
District 53A1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brentwood, TX

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brentwood area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2-Bed, 1-Bath Model at Brentwood Townhomes in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Brentwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (B1) Model at Fashionaire starting at $1,250 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brentwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brentwood Townhomes2-Bed, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Fashionaire2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (B1)2BR,1BA$1.39
District 53B2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.94
Kensington CourtelpA11BR,1BA$1.51
5612 Grover AveA1BR,1BA$1.79
June West ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.77
The Victoria1X11BR,1BA$1.70
Lamar Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Sunset Palms1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Hidden GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brentwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brentwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brentwood is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brentwood?

The cheapest apartment in Brentwood is The Preserve Central Park which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Brentwood costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brentwood?

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 4 regular apartments in Brentwood 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 Brentwood?

Cheap apartments in Brentwood have an average cost of $1,994 which is $3,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brentwood.

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