Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (30 Rentals)

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3018 S 1st St

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Alma Soco
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Soco

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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Establishment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Establishment

3501 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
property at 2526 Durwood St

2526 Durwood St

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Alpine Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

116 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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Oak Creek Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Village

2302 Durwood StAustin, TX 78704
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Dawson, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dawson area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Soco at Alpine priced from $749. Alma Soco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$749
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$799
Princeton CondominiumsPrinceton 1st Floor1BR,1BA$850
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Establishment1BR/1BA - A1 - Classic1BR,1BA$900
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$900
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$985
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1C1BR,1BA$1,060
TreeAffordable1BR,1BA$1,150
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Premium)2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.57 price per square foot B1-825 (Designer) Model at St. Edwards Place Apartments in the in the Spyglass neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the Live Oak Model at Tree starting at $1,741 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Spyglass neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Designer)2BR,1BA$1.57
TreeLive Oak1BR,1BA$2.21
Old South Austin ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.00
Establishment1BR/1BA - A3 - Premium1BR,1BA$1.83
Alma SocoAlma Soco - A2 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.63
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.70
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2.15
The Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$1.87
Princeton CondominiumsPrinceton 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dawson, Austin, TX

Ranked #140

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Dawson Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dawson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dawson is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dawson?

The cheapest apartment in Dawson is Alma Soco which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Dawson costs $3,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dawson?

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 5 regular apartments in Dawson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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