Cheap Homes for Rent in Dawson Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (12 Rentals)

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2526 Durwood St

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX

As of November 14, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson

What type of rentals are currently available in Dawson?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Dawson, TX with pricing that ranges from $799 to $3,670. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dawson ranging from $950 to $9,500.

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 $950 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,572.

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