
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eighth Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Seabrook Square

Heritage Pointe Senior 55+”

The Studio at ThinkEast

Flats at Wellington

Aldrich 51

Los Portales de Lena Guerrero

Villas at Mueller

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Manor Flats

Ryder Ridge

The Banks of Springdale

Norman Commons

Bridge at Loyola

Overture Mueller

Prose Decker Lake

Huntington Meadows

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Lirica

Pearl Springdale

Lenox Park

Eagles Landing

Laurel

Trailhead East

Bluestem at Loyola
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Loyola Junction Phase I

The Jordan at Mueller

Lenox 7th

Citizen House MLK

Windsor Commons

6913 Wentworth Dr, Unit #C

Libertad Austin

Trailhead

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Fort Branch at Trumans Landing

Atlas Eastside

5404 Garden View Cove
Eighth, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eighth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth Studio Apartments | $1,401 | $702 | $2,554 |
| Eighth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $753 | $3,670 |
| Eighth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $730 | $4,844 |
| Eighth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,044 | $5,149 |
| Eighth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $1,164 | $5,940 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eighth Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Eighth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eighth area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at MAA East Austin priced from $703. Flats at Wellington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Eighth apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA East Austin | Buttercup | Studio,1BA | $703 |
| Flats at Wellington | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Heritage Pointe Senior 55+” | 1x1 40% | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
| Aldrich 51 | E2-60% | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Villas at Mueller | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Manor Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Norman Commons | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Bridge at Loyola | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eighth, TX
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eighth area is the $1.63 price per square foot TH2 Model at Bluestem at Loyola in the in the Northeast neighborhood starting from $2,486. The second greatest value Eighth apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing starting at $1,169 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eighth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestem at Loyola | TH2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.63 |
| Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Jordan at Mueller | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 6913 Wentworth Dr, Unit #C | 6913 Wentworth Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Eagles Landing | 1/1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Manor Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Norman Commons | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Flats at Wellington | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Villas at Mueller | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| MAA East Austin | Buttercup | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eighth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eighth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eighth is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eighth?
The cheapest apartment in Eighth is MAA East Austin which is listed at $753, while the average apartment in Eighth costs $2,088.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eighth?
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 485 regular apartments in Eighth 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 Eighth?
Cheap apartments in Eighth have an average cost of $959 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eighth.
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