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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Studio Apartments | $915 | $799 | $1,029 |
| Dawson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $899 | $3,670 |
| Dawson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $1,145 | $4,565 |
| Dawson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $2,470 | $3,835 |
| Dawson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $2,840 | $2,840 |
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Dawson area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Soco at Alpine priced from $899. The Element Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soco at Alpine | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Element Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Oaks Apartments | B-1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Stoney Ridge Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Debut Soco | The Statesman | 1BR,1BA | $1,141 |
| St. Edwards Place Apartments | B1-825 (Designer) | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Tree | Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Oak Creek Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Mercury | 1BR/1BA - E1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,271 |
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 BR Flat - Downstairs Model at Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the 2BR/2BA - B4 - Premium Model at Establishment starting at $1,800 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes | 2 BR Flat - Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Establishment | 2BR/2BA - B4 - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| 3414 Willowrun Dr, Unit Unit 3 | 3414 Willowrun Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Debut Soco | The Lake Travis | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| St. Edwards Place Apartments | B1-825 (Designer) | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Old South Austin Apartments | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Oak Creek Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Soco at Alpine | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Oaks Apartments | B-1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dawson is under $1,271.
The cheapest apartment in Dawson is Soco at Alpine which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Dawson costs $3,100.
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 12 regular apartments in Dawson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Dawson have an average cost of $1,097 which is $2,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dawson.
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