
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $702 (21 Rentals)


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Timbercreek Apartments

1906 San Gabriel St

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

Residences at Saltillo

SoCo on the Lake

505 W 18th St
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The Weaver

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Corazon

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Railyard

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The Waller

The Bowie

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Gables Republic Square
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1111 W 10th St

Eleven by Windsor

The Quincy

Camden Rainey Street

1105 E 3rd St

Northshore Austin

Elle West Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Austin Studio Apartments | $1,869 | $702 | $5,053 |
| Downtown Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,614 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $1,100 | $2,139 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Austin, Austin, TX
Ranked #63
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Austin is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Austin is The Rebekah Senior Apartments which is listed at $702, while the average apartment in Downtown Austin costs $8,394.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Austin?
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 35 regular apartments in Downtown Austin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Austin?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Austin have an average cost of $623 which is $7,771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Austin.
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