Cheap Homes for Rent in Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Dawson area of Austin.

property at 3018 S 1st St

$920 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3018 S 1st St

AustinTX78704
property at 3427 Willowrun Dr

$1,025

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3427 Willowrun Dr, Unit D

3427 Willowrun Dr
AustinTX78704

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property at 3000 S 1st St

$1,450 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3000 S 1st St

AustinTX78704

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Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dawson area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton Condominiums priced from $825. Karmin 513 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton CondominiumsPrinceton 1st Floor1BR,1BA$825
Karmin 5130 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.47 price per square foot Townhomes-Non Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the 2BR/2BA - B4 - Premium Model at Establishment starting at $1,573 with a $1.66 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodwillow Townhomes and DuplexesTownhomes-Non Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.47
Establishment2BR/2BA - B4 - Premium2BR,2BA$1.66
Debut SocoThe Stephen F Austin1BR,1BA$1.92
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1C1BR,1BA$1.66
TreeHickory1BR,1BA$2.39
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.79
Oaks ApartmentsB-1/1 Side Windows1BR,1BA$2.02
Karmin 5130 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.94
Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.24
Princeton CondominiumsPrinceton 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson

What type of rentals are currently available in Dawson?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX with pricing that ranges from $699 to $2,840. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dawson ranging from $890 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dawson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dawson ranges from $890 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,024.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dawson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dawson range from $2,470 to $2,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,840.

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