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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (119 Rentals)
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San Gabriel Square Apartments
2212 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
311 E 31st St
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$775 - $1,797
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$706 - $1,728
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Casa Marfil
4210 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
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Miller Square & Spanish Trails
918-920 E 40th StAustin, TX 78751
4105 Speedway
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La Casita
2900 Cole StAustin, TX 78705
924 E Dean Keeton St
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Pease Parkside Apartments
1302 24th St WAustin, TX 78705
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Marian Condos
2704 Salado StAustin, TX 78705
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2410 Longview St
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Azulina Gardens
923 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
4204 Speedway
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Pinnacle 31
405 E 31st StAustin, TX 78705
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Plaza Sonora
915 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
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305 Flats
305 W 35th StAustin, TX 78705
1903 E 20th St
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$900 - $1,1951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
Montage Apartments
2812 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78705
202 E 32nd St
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105 E 38th St
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2800 Swisher St
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Lone Star Lofts
2408 Leon StAustin, TX 78705
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630 Maiden Ln
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3106 Duval St
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1902 Nueces St
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Nova House
404 E 30th StAustin, TX 78705
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3202 Grooms St
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The Carrells Apartments
2812 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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Speedway 38
3704 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78705
2721 Hemphill Park
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2608 Salado St
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1907 Robbins Pl
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307 E 31st St
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3405 Helms St
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1600 West Ave
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Oasis at the Speedway
3501-3503 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78705
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Fountain Terrace Apartments
610 W 30th StAustin, TX 78705
2307 Rio Grande St
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1400 Rio Grande Apartments
1400 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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Cedar 31
3008 Cedar StAustin, TX 78705
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1906 San Gabriel St
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Monticello Apartments Hyde Park
306 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Parker at Hyde Park
3107 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78705
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Central Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Central Austin Studio Apartments | $1,579 | $700 | $2,399 |
| Central Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $600 | $7,350 |
| Central Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $649 | $5,255 |
| Central Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $604 | $3,750 |
| Central Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $489 | $5,000 |
| Central Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $830 | $4,010 |
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There are currently 119 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Central Austin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $649. Casa Marfil has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Central Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| San Gabriel Square Apartments | Large 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Casa Marfil | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | E1 - Designer - Miller Square | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| La Casita | REMODELED 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Marian Condos | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
| Azulina Gardens | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Pinnacle 31 | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Plaza Sonora | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $888 |
| 305 Flats | Cap City | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Montage Apartments | Model 1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Austin, TX
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Austin area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Rio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,309. The second greatest value Central Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Model at Yugo Austin Nueces starting at $1,229 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Yugo Austin Nueces | 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 4BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $1.16 |
| Villas on Guadalupe | B4 Loft | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 24 Longview | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| Yugo Austin Corner | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Point North | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| La Casita | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| San Gabriel Square Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Austin is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Central Austin is San Gabriel Square Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Central Austin costs $18,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Austin?
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 238 regular apartments in Central Austin 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 Central Austin?
Cheap apartments in Central Austin have an average cost of $1,116 which is $17,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Austin.
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