Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (117 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 $695. Keystone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $696. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wind River Crossingxwra11BR,1BA$695
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$696
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$745
The BarstowA1-Affordable1BR,1BA$749
Avalon Palm ApartmentsEX1Studio,1BA$750
Brook Meadow VillageA21BR,1BA$750
Alara North BurnetStudioStudio,1BA$771
MiloA11BR,1BA$772
The AxelA11BR,1BA$775
WoodstoneA31BR,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, TX

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.36 price per square foot D Model at The Springs Garden Homes in the in the Milwood neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the Cottonwood Model at The Village At Gracy Farms starting at $1,560 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Milwood 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.
The Springs Garden HomesD2BR,2BA$1.36
The Village At Gracy FarmsCottonwood2BR,2BA$1.46
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
Bridge at TerracinaA2- R1BR,1BA$1.47
Northland at the ArboretumThe Perry Classic1BR,1BA$1.45
WoodstoneA3-U1BR,1BA$1.49
MAA Balcones WoodsBeaumont1BR,1BA$1.41
Channings MarkRiverplace1BR,1BA$1.38
Canyon CreekBull Creek1BR,1BA$1.43
Wind River Crossingxwra11BR,1BA$1.45

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Gateway, Austin, TX

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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 $780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Wind River Crossing which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $3,850.

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 355 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 $308 which is $3,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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