Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (108 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 Wind River Crossing priced from $739. Ascent at Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wind River Crossingxwra11BR,1BA$739
Ascent at Walnut Creek1X1 A1BR,1BA$799
Brook Meadow VillageA11BR,1BA$799
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$810
CIELO1/11BR,1BA$849
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$885
MiloA11BR,1BA$891
The AxelA21BR,1BA$899
Alara North BurnetStudioStudio,1BA$899
Ashford Costa AzureA1-R1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, TX

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.50 price per square foot 1913 Hearthstone Dr Model at 1913 Hearthstone Dr, Unit C in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the 2x2 Model at Avalon Palm Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.33 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.
1913 Hearthstone Dr, Unit C1913 Hearthstone Dr1BR,1BA$1.50
Avalon Palm Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.33
Trails of Walnut Creek2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B-22BR,2BA$1.42
Channings MarkSculpture Falls2BR,1BA$1.45
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$1.34
Woodchase ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.28
Village OaksWillow1BR,1BA$1.45
MAA Balcones WoodsBeaumont1BR,1BA$1.45
Ascent at Walnut Creek1X1 A1BR,1BA$1.49

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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 $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Wind River Crossing which is listed at $723, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,538.

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 12 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 $290 which is $2,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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