Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (146 Rentals)

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Gateway, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ventura North priced from $500. Wind River Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $691. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventura North1x1 Standard Unit!1BR,1BA$500
Wind River Crossingxwrc11BR,1BA$691
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$696
Avalon Palm ApartmentsEX1Studio,1BA$700
Brook Meadow VillageS1Studio,1BA$745
Harmony Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$749
Ashford Costa AzureA1-R1BR,1BA$749
Villas del Sol400 Upgrade 1st FloorStudio,1BA$750
Ironhorse Flats1BR/1BA - Reading1BR,1BA$775
The Preserve Quail Creek1x1 WD1BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, TX

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.27 price per square foot Dogwood Model at Village Oaks in the in the Milwood neighborhood starting from $1,230. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the Maple Renovated Model at The Arbors at Tallwood starting at $1,345 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village OaksDogwood2BR,2BA$1.27
The Arbors at TallwoodMaple Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.39
MAA Balcones WoodsEl Paso2BR,1BA$1.43
Cielo at Azulyk2x1 Standard2BR,1BA$1.25
Bridge at TerracinaA3- R1BR,1BA$1.30
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Northland at the ArboretumThe Perry Classic1BR,1BA$1.44
The Preserve Quail Creek1/11BR,1BA$1.42
Ventura NorthUpgraded 1x1 in North Austin by Q2!1BR,1BA$1.22
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$1.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gateway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $779.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Ventura North which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,496.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?

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 182 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?

Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $197 which is $2,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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