
Cheap Homes for Rent in Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,100 (12 Rentals)
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3438 Willowrun Dr

3413 Willowrun Dr

3460 Willowrun Dr
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Dawson, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Dawson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dawson 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,847 | $1,350 | $5,700 |
Dawson 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,073 | $2,500 | $6,200 |
Dawson 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,483 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Broadway Condominiums priced from $850. Soco at Alpine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Broadway Condominiums | Broadway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Soco at Alpine | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $899 |
The Element Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Princeton Condominiums | Princeton 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.97 price per square foot D2/1.5 Model at Oaks Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the The Lake Travis Model at Debut Soco starting at $2,006 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin 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. |
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Oaks Apartments | D2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.97 |
Debut Soco | The Lake Travis | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
The Mercury | 1BR/1BA - A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Silver Creek Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Tree | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Stoney Ridge Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Old South Austin Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
The Element Studios | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
Soco at Alpine | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
Broadway Condominiums | Broadway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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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 $899 to $4,400. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dawson ranging from $1,100 to $12,000.
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 $1,100 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,162.
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