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property at 2801 Rio Grande

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

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2801 Rio Grande, Unit 304

2801 Rio Grande
AustinTX78705
property at 106 E 30th

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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106 E 30th, Unit 205

106 E 30th
AustinTX78705
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VIP Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

VIP Apartments

101 E 33rd StAustin, TX 78705

Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Austin and the best places to live with original content written by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado

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Elmwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Apartments

500 Elmwood PlAustin, TX 78705
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Pepper Tree II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Tree II

408 37th St WAustin, TX 78705
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Warwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick

2907 West AveAustin, TX 78705
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Chateau Duval
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Duval

3106 Duval StAustin, TX 78705
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Popolo Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Popolo Village

111 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705
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2402 Rio Grande
Studio Apartments

2402 Rio Grande

2402 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78705
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Azulina Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azulina Gardens

923 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
Student Housing

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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The Jacksonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jacksonian

3812 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78751
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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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property at 1000 W 26th St

$895 - $1,050

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1000 W 26th St

AustinTX78705
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Greenwood Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Square

3101 Tom Green StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - West
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - West

2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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The Jocey
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jocey

301 W 29th StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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Studio 34
Studio Apartments

Studio 34

302 E 34th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 28th
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 28th

701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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Casa Marfil
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Marfil

4210 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
Student Housing
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The 34 @ Helms
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 34 @ Helms

3405 Helms StAustin, TX 78705
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621 W 31st St
Studio Apartments

621 W 31st St

621 W 31st StAustin, TX 78705

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property at 114 E 31st St

$950 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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114 E 31st St

AustinTX78705
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The Block on 25th - East
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - East

702 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
Student Housing
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Longhorn Lofts
Studio Apartments

Longhorn Lofts

403 W 38thAustin, TX 78705
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Sunwest 404 & 502
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwest 404 & 502

404-502 W 35th StAustin, TX 78705
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40 Hyde Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Hyde Park

516 E 40th StAustin, TX 78751
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Central Austin is La Casita which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Central Austin costs $1,440.

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 314 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 $993 which is $447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Austin.

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