
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $699 (203 Rentals)


Azulina Gardens

Miller Square & Spanish Trails

Fountain Terrace Apartments

La Casita

3304 Red River St

619 W 37th St

Montage Apartments

312 E 43rd St

926 E Dean Keeton St
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Los Portales de Lena Guerrero

924 E Dean Keeton St

Nexus East

3816 Speedway

406 E 30th St

M Station

The Carrells Apartments

The Studio at ThinkEast

Speedway 38

Aldrich 51
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2711 Hemphill Park

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Oasis at the Speedway

Cedar 31

Manor Flats

2307 Rio Grande St

The Parker at Hyde Park

The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+

The Kingston
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Room in Condo on Lavaca St

The Jordan at Mueller

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Overture Mueller

The Rail

Wildflower Terrace Senior Apartments - 55+

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Starlight

Hyde Park Court Apartments

Rio Grande Square Apartments

The Hive Red River

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2712 Whitis Ave

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1230 E 38th 1/2 St, Unit SI FL2-ID306

4007 Avenue C, Unit 105

Cedar Street Flats

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1230 E 38th 1/2 St, Unit SI FL1-ID279

203 W 39th St, Unit 109

MLK Highline

The Arnold

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Lenox 7th

Room in House on Eleanor St
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Chestnut, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Studio Apartments | $1,535 | $582 | $5,238 |
Chestnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $699 | $9,466 |
| Chestnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Chestnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,732 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Chestnut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $880 | $6,561 |
| Chestnut 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $830 | $3,610 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChestnut, Austin, TX
Ranked #13
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chestnut?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chestnut is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut?
The cheapest apartment in Chestnut is Fountain Terrace Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Chestnut costs $2,545.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chestnut?
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 193 regular apartments in Chestnut 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 Chestnut?
Cheap apartments in Chestnut have an average cost of $820 which is $1,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut.
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