Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnston Terrace Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (38 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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900 Gardner RdAustin, TX 78721

Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnston Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnston Terrace area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at The Patten West priced from $749. The Patten East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Johnston Terrace apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$808
Wildcreek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$849
Los Portales de Lena GuerreroThe ElmStudio,1BA$900
Ovation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$941
Urban EastA4 Affordable1BR,1BA$945
Waterloo Flats1A 1x11BR,1BA$985
Ballpark NorthSmall Eff UG1BR,1BA$1,019
Avonmora Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,154

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston Terrace, TX

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnston Terrace area is the $1.58 price per square foot D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $2,111. The second greatest value Johnston Terrace 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 Johnston Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1.58
The Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Villages at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
The AspectB2IR2BR,2BA$1.29
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.45
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
Ovation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.45
The Patten West11ADStudio ,1BA$1.57
Wildcreek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.62
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Johnston Terrace Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnston Terrace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Johnston Terrace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Johnston Terrace is under $1,154.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnston Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in Johnston Terrace is The Patten East which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Johnston Terrace costs $3,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johnston Terrace?

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 85 regular apartments in Johnston Terrace 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 Johnston Terrace?

Cheap apartments in Johnston Terrace have an average cost of $397 which is $3,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnston Terrace.

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