Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commanche Trail Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Commanche Trail Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commanche Trail area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Abelia Flats priced from $837. MAA Canyon Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Commanche Trail apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abelia FlatsASPENStudio,1BA$837
MAA Canyon Pointe11D1BR,1BA$999
The VerandahAzalea - A1BR,1BA$1,009
Trails at Canyon CreekA31BR,1BA$1,019
Ellwood at Lake TravisA6 Canyon Classic1BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commanche Trail, TX

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commanche Trail area is the $1.33 price per square foot A1B Model at Meritage at Steiner Ranch in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,402. The second greatest value Commanche Trail apartment is the B1 Model at Cardinal Point Apartments starting at $1,314 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commanche Trail apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meritage at Steiner RanchA1B1BR,1BA$1.33
Cardinal Point ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.29
Sonterra Apartment HomesCelestial2BR,1BA$1.51
MAA Canyon Pointe11D1BR,1BA$1.26
Nolina FlatsCOLUMBUS1BR,1BA$1.47
Trails at Canyon CreekA21BR,1BA$1.41
The VerandahAzalea - A1BR,1BA$1.39
Bridge at Canyon CreekA1 NG1BR,1BA$1.67
Bell Four PointsAustin1BR,1BA$1.49
MAA Canyon Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commanche Trail Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Commanche Trail?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Commanche Trail is under $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commanche Trail?

The cheapest apartment in Commanche Trail is Abelia Flats which is listed at $957, while the average apartment in Commanche Trail costs $1,432.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Commanche Trail?

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 29 regular apartments in Commanche Trail 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 Commanche Trail?

Cheap apartments in Commanche Trail have an average cost of $332 which is $1,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commanche Trail.

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