
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brentwood Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (89 Rentals)
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6010 N Lamar Blvd

The Preserve Central Park

Sunset Palms

5307 Link Ave

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Summit at Hyde Park

Fashionaire

6008 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 1-104

The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

7401 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 125
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5701 Woodrow Ave

Marq on Burnet

District 53

1003 Justin Ln, Unit 07-3061

The Chelsea

Argosy at Crestview

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1261

816 W N Loop Blvd

Texan North Campus
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The Brentwood

Bridge at Midtown Commons

Ellis Highline

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Haus 5350

Crestview Commons Apartments

Brentwood Townhomes

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1163

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West Koenig Flats

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1253

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1125
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AVE Austin North Lamar

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Odell

608 W 51st St

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1334

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Broadstone North Lamar

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Burnet Flats

The Braxton Apartments

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 2323

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1071

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 2112
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810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1271

5408 Sunshine Dr

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Lenox Burnet

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1303

4811 Woodrow Ave, Unit 109

4811 Woodrow Ave, Unit 215

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 3062

703 Nelray Blvd

Casa Del Norte

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Brentwood, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brentwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Studio Apartments | $1,241 | $733 | $2,144 |
| Brentwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $769 | $3,219 |
| Brentwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $999 | $3,585 |
| Brentwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $2,072 | $3,143 |
| Brentwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $733 |
| The Preserve Central Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Lamar Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| 5307 Link Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Joplin at Crestview Apartments | Opal | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| June West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Summit at Hyde Park | 1x1A - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| Marq on Burnet | 0A - AFFORDABLE | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Victoria | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| District 53 | A1 Upgraded | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Townhomes | 2-Bed, 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Fashionaire | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (B1) | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| District 53 | B2 Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Kensington Court | elpA1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 5612 Grover Ave | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| June West Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Victoria | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Lamar Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Sunset Palms | 1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Hidden Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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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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