
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX (188 Rentals)


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Paseo

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The Waller

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The Residences at ATX Tower

Sienna at the Thompson

Residences at Saltillo

AMLI Downtown

AMLI Eastside

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Seven

The Bowie
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Corazon

SkyHouse Austin

415Colorado

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Ashton Austin

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1155 Barton Springs

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422 at the Lake

The Shoal

Signature 1909

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Cole Apartments

404 Rio Grande

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Alexan Waterloo

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21 Pearl

SoCo on the Lake

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Gables Republic Square

1400 Rio Grande Apartments
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Gables Park Tower

Gables Park Plaza

800 Embassy Dr, Unit 416, Unit 416

610 Brazos St

702 Lavaca St

1309 Sabine St

1215 Guadalupe St

701 E 11th St

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301 West Ave., Unit Suite 4900, Unit Suite 4900

800 Embassy Dr
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301 West Ave, Unit Suite 5009, Unit Suite 5009

101 Colorado St, Unit SI FL7-ID334

512 Bouldin Ave, Unit SI ID1492688P

512 Bouldin Ave, Unit SI ID1492689P

404 Rio Grande St, Unit SI FL3-ID101

101 Colorado St, Unit SI FL7-ID336

301 E 4th St, Unit SI FL3-ID341

214 Barton Springs Rd, Unit SI FL9-ID338

214 Barton Springs Rd, Unit SI FL9-ID337

501 Brazos St, Unit SI FL22-ID289
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Downtown, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,921 | $925 | $3,310 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,959 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,390 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,914 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $899 | $1,690 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 188 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Largest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown area of Austin, TX is found at Alexan Waterloo and is listed at 1,249 square feet priced from $3,163. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexan Waterloo | A5 | 1,249 Sq Ft | $3,163 |
| Paseo | The Reina | 1,195 Sq Ft | $15,259 |
| AMLI 300 | A7D | 1,129 Sq Ft | $2,533 |
| 700 River | A11 | 1,095 Sq Ft | $5,226 |
| Residences at Saltillo | A3 | 1,056 Sq Ft | $2,324 |
| Gables Republic Square | A14 | 1,053 Sq Ft | $3,205 |
| AMLI Downtown | Red River | 1,053 Sq Ft | $3,103 |
| The Beverly at Medical Center | A7 | 1,034 Sq Ft | $2,157 |
| AMLI Eastside | B4D | 1,011 Sq Ft | $2,030 |
| Hanover Brazos Street | L | 922 Sq Ft | $3,036 |
Cheapest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown of Austin, TX is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,200 at Rio House Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $2,959. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,200 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | 1/1 | $1,250 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | A2 | $1,274 |
| SoCo on the Lake | 1A | $1,382 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts South | 1A | $1,442 |
| Elle West Ave | A19 | $1,500 |
| Residences at Saltillo | A | $1,595 |
| Eleven by Windsor | A1 | $1,641 |
| AMLI Eastside | A2 | $1,656 |
| The Shoal | A1-ALT2 | $1,699 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Austin, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown is at Rio House Apartments listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $2,959.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,249 square feet unit starting from $3,163 at Alexan Waterloo.
What is the average size for Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown is currently 754 sq ft.
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