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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (42 Rentals)
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$1,050 - $2,100Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1400 Rio Grande Apartments
1400 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
1300 E Cesar Chavez St
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$1,098 - $1,610Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Talavera Lofts
413 Navasota StAustin, TX 78702
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Lantana Apartments
1802 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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Rio House Apartments
606 W 17th StAustin, TX 78701
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206 E 15th St
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808 Winflo Dr
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$1,333 - $3,716Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SoCo on the Lake
222 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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$1,450 - $3,695Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Railyard
201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
1401 E 4th St
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$1,464 - $6,182Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shoal
827 W 12th StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,464 - $4,283Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town
507 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
1605 Pease Rd
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1600 West Ave
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Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
908 W 21st St
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Park Terrace Apartments
516 Dawson RdAustin, TX 78704
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$1,717 - $10,000Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Waller
1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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Downtown, Austin, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,982 | $950 | $3,299 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $899 | $6,312 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,462 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,136 | $1,610 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $1,000 | $1,439 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 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 $875. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Villas on Rio | D5-SHARED | 4BR,4BA | $959 |
| West Campus Flats | Mini Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Talavera Lofts | E1-50% | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 1BR/1BA Full Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lantana Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts South | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, TX
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.83 price per square foot D2-A - Magnolia Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the #342 Model at Nueces Flats starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union on San Antonio | D2-A - Magnolia | 4BR,4BA | $0.83 |
| Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Villas on Rio | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $1.22 |
| 24 Flats | 24fB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| South Congress Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Diplomat Apartments | 1BR/1BA Full Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,470.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Pathways at Chalmers Courts West which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $13,141.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 24 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $1,105 which is $12,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.