
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duncan Park Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Duncan Park, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duncan Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Park Studio Apartments | $1,579 | $799 | $4,677 |
| Duncan Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $850 | $6,182 |
| Duncan Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,498 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Duncan Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,592 | $705 | $10,000+ |
| Duncan Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $575 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duncan Park Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Miller Square & Spanish Trails priced from $799. Waterloo Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $864. Here are the most affordable Duncan Park apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | E1 - Designer - Miller Square | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Waterloo Flats | 0A Studio | Studio,1BA | $864 |
| 305 Flats | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Arnold | E1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ | A1.h-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Bridge at the Blockyard | 0C - AMI 50% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY | Studio,1BA | $1,148 |
| South Lamar Village | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,176 |
| Estates at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,284 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duncan Park, TX
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duncan Park area is the $2.18 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1136-1146 SF Model at MAA South Lamar in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Duncan Park apartment is the B1.d-80% Model at The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ starting at $1,900 with a $1.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA South Lamar | Traditional 2x2 1136-1146 SF | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ | B1.d-80% | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Estates at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1883 at Cameron House Student Living | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Berkshire Riverview | A3D | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Villas on Guadalupe | A2 Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Platform | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Waterloo Flats | 0A Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
| Town Lake | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $2.21 |
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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 $1,284.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duncan Park?
The cheapest apartment in Duncan Park is The Parker at Hyde Park which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Duncan Park costs $5,820.
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 39 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 $650 which is $5,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duncan Park.
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