
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eighth Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (30 Rentals)
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The Studio at ThinkEast

Los Portales de Lena Guerrero

MAA East Austin

Nexus East
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Fort Branch at Trumans Landing

Rivette Tower

Prose Decker Lake

The Banks of Springdale
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Bluestem at Loyola

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Eagles Landing

The Emma Browning

Windsor Commons

Trailhead East

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Eighth, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eighth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eighth Studio Apartments | $1,692 | $799 | $2,508 |
Eighth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $624 | $3,763 |
Eighth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $741 | $6,346 |
Eighth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,250 | $5,208 |
Eighth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,510 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Eighth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eighth area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Pointe priced from $750. Los Portales de Lena Guerrero has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Eighth apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Pointe | 1x1 40% | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Nexus East | A1H | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
MAA East Austin | Buttercup | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
Huntington Meadows | 1x1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Aldrich 51 | E2-50% | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
The Jordan at Mueller | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,101 |
Overture Mueller | Travis (Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
Citizen House Decker | Olive A1.6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,187 |
APEX Modern Living | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eighth, TX
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eighth area is the $1.58 price per square foot C1 Model at Bluestem at Loyola in the in the Northeast neighborhood starting from $2,341. The second greatest value Eighth apartment is the Two Bedroom / Two bath Model at The Studio at ThinkEast starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 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. |
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Bluestem at Loyola | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
The Studio at ThinkEast | Two Bedroom / Two bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Springdale Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom Towhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Huntington Meadows | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Eagles Landing | 1/1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The Jordan at Mueller | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Heritage Pointe | 1x1 80% | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Ryder Ridge | Appaloosa | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEighth, Austin, TX
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Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Eighth Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
19 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eighth?
The cheapest apartment in Eighth is Heritage Pointe which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Eighth costs $1,965.
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 390 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 $1,109 which is $856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eighth.
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