Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duncan Park Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Duncan Park, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duncan Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duncan Park area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mission James Place Apartments priced from $884. Estates at East Riverside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,228. Here are the most affordable Duncan Park apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$884
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,228
Fifteen15 S Lamar ApartmentsS5Studio,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duncan Park, TX

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duncan Park area is the $1.67 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Villages at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,679. The second greatest value Duncan Park apartment is the The Skyline Model at Seven starting at $3,169 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Town Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duncan Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villages at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
SevenThe Skyline1BR,1BA$3.60
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Barton Creek LandingLonestar1BR,1BA$2.42
Fivetwo at HighlandA1A1BR,1BA$2.60
AMLI North ParkE1Studio ,1BA$3.20
Mission James Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.25
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 505 SF1BR,1BA$2.91
Fifteen15 S Lamar ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.19
Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms)Furnished Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath C3BR,2BA$26.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Duncan Park, Austin, TX

Ranked #199

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Duncan Park Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duncan Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duncan Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duncan Park is under $2,809.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duncan Park?

The cheapest apartment in Duncan Park is Mission James Place Apartments which is listed at $1,214, while the average apartment in Duncan Park costs $2,455.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duncan Park?

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 1 regular apartments in Duncan Park 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 Duncan Park?

Cheap apartments in Duncan Park have an average cost of $446 which is $2,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duncan Park.

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