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

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Waterloo Flats

Los Portales de Lena Guerrero

The Patten East

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Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnston Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Johnston Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $662 | $10,000+ |
Johnston Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $808 | $9,999 |
Johnston Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $805 | $10,000+ |
Johnston Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $698 | $10,000+ |
Johnston Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $560 | $2,211 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Patten West | 11AL | Studio,1BA | $749 |
The Patten East | The Vaughn | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Paradise Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $808 |
Wildcreek Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Ovation Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
Urban East | A4 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Waterloo Flats | 1A 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Ballpark North | Small Eff UG | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
Avonmora Apartments | 1 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Paradise Oaks Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
The Studio at ThinkEast | Two Bedroom / Two bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Villages at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Aspect | B2IR | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Estates at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Ovation Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Patten West | 11AD | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
Wildcreek Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
The Patten East | The Vaughn | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJohnston Terrace, Austin, TX
Ranked #68
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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