
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX (282 Rentals)


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The Waller

415Colorado

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The Residences at ATX Tower

Sienna at the Thompson

Water Marq

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Railyard

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Muse at SoCo

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Ashton Austin

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The Lola

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Signature 1909

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Gables Republic Square

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Bridge at Eastside

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Seven

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Gables Park Tower

404 Rio Grande

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Gables Park Plaza
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Timbercreek Apartments

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Union on San Antonio

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1400 Rio Grande Apartments

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610 Brazos St
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1309 Sabine St

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1215 Guadalupe St

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301 West Ave., Unit Suite 4900

360 Nueces St, Unit #2409

800 Embassy Dr

506 Sunny Ln, Unit Sunny Ln

Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

501 Brazos St, Unit SI FL24-ID235

101 Colorado St, Unit SI FL9-ID187

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301 E 4th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1611017P
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Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Austin Studio Apartments | $1,899 | $705 | $5,053 |
| Downtown Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,100 | $9,194 |
| Downtown Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $1,192 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,241 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,249 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,753 | $1,600 | $8,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $6,125 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $11,247 | $7,495 | $10,000+ |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $17,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 282 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Austin, Austin, TX
Ranked #74
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Downtown Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in Austin, Downtown Austin is now ranked as one of the best neighborhoods for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the best education opportunities.
Luxury Living Rating
This area has come to be one of the best-regarded luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of Austin ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Austin
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Austin area of Austin, TX?
As of today, September 22, 2026, there are currently 282 available Downtown Austin apartments priced from $705 to $36,676, with an average monthly rent of $3,202.
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Austin?
There are currently 100 Studio Apartments in Downtown Austin with rent ranges from $705 to $5,053 with an average price of $1,899.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Austin Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Austin ranges from $1,100 to $9,194 with an average monthly rent of $2,661.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Austin cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Austin range from $1,192 to $15,815. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,592.
How expensive are Downtown Austin Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 55 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Austin on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,475 to $36,676 - averaging $8,241 for the location.
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