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1800 Lavaca St
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$1,050 - $2,100Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1400 Rio Grande Apartments
1400 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,150Studio Apartments Available Aug 15
West Campus Flats
2102-2106 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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$1,176 - $11,825Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Rio House Apartments
606 W 17th StAustin, TX 78701
1607 Palma Plaza
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$1,202 - $4,276Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SoCo on the Lake
222 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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$1,205 - $3,424
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Timbercreek Apartments
614 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Lantana Apartments
1802 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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$1,2501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
Diplomat Apartments
1911 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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306 E 4th St
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$1,466 - $4,419Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shoal
827 W 12th StAustin, TX 78701
1105 E 6th St
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$1,559 - $2,870
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Corazon
1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
1908 San Antonio St
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$1,620
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$1,620
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301 E 4th St, Unit SI FL3-ID341
301 E 4th StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,636 - $3,632
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Railyard
201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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$1,681 - $2,895
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Bridge at Eastside
1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
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$1,692 - $3,678Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Placemakr Downtown Austin
710 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,728 - $2,200
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422 at the Lake
422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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$1,767 - $6,226Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 21
Cole Apartments
300 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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$1,800 - $2,1751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Tuscany Apartments
1512 W 13th StAustin, TX 78703
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$1,825 - $18,358Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alexan Waterloo
700 E 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,765 - $4,485Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 28
SkyHouse Austin
51 Rainey StAustin, TX 78701
800 Brazos St, Unit 710
800 Brazos St
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Park Terrace Apartments
516 Dawson RdAustin, TX 78704
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$1,895 - $8,280
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The Waller
1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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The Bowie
311 Bowie StAustin, TX 78703
800 Embassy Dr
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$1,999 - $5,214Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sienna at the Thompson
501 Brazos StAustin, TX 78701
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$2,036 - $4,569
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$2,036 - $4,569
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1309 Sabine St
1309 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake
507 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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$2,090
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201 E 4th St, Unit SI FL2-ID339
201 E 4th StAustin, TX 78701
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$2,209 - $6,306
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Seven
615 W 7th StAustin, TX 78701
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$2,099 - $12,825
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Gables Republic Square
401 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78701
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West
1604 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78702
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Penthouse
1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
1111 W 10th St
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Eden Roc
1204 Elm StAustin, TX 78703
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Winflo
808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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The Willows
600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
1800 Lavaca St
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Enfield Place
1610 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Lorrain
1401 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Park Place
1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703
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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 |
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| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,821 | $995 | $3,040 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,723 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,157 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $915 | $1,690 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pathways at Chalmers Courts West priced from $914. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| Villas on Rio | B2A-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $989 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,176 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Talavera Lofts | E1-60% | Studio,1BA | $1,337 |
| Regency North Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, TX
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.82 price per square foot Boulder B Model at Signature 1909 in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio starting at $1,505 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Signature 1909 | Boulder B | 4BR,4BA | $0.82 |
| Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $1.19 |
| Nueces Flats | #442 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts South | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| The Tuscany Apartments | F | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Regency North Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 21 Pearl | 3 Bed x 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Villas on Rio | B2A-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Classic Model | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $914 at Pathways at Chalmers Courts West.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $989 at Villas on Rio.
What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lantana Apartments and starts from $2,000.
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