
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnston Terrace Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (52 Rentals)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,310 | $658 | $2,661 |
| Johnston Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $702 | $6,527 |
| Johnston Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $839 | $7,939 |
| Johnston Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $695 | $6,980 |
| Johnston Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $575 | $1,906 |
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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 Seabrook Square priced from $658. Treehouse Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $708. Here are the most affordable Johnston Terrace apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook Square | S3-30-HC | Studio,1BA | $658 |
| Treehouse Apartments | The 408 | Studio,1BA | $708 |
| Residences at Rubi | S1.30 | Studio,1BA | $761 |
| The Studio at Thinkeast | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Volume | Vol 1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $817 |
| Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Crosstown | E1 | Studio,1BA | $993 |
| The Hive Red River | Mahogany - TWO LEFT! | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Mesh Apartments | A1-Mesh III | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Manor Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnston Terrace, TX
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnston Terrace area is the $1.21 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Villages at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Johnston Terrace apartment is the B2R Model at The Aspect starting at $1,532 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villages at East Riverside | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.21 |
| The Aspect | B2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Estates at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Waterloo Flats | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Wildcreek | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Studio at Thinkeast | A260 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Libertad Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Manor Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| Treehouse Apartments | The 408 | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJohnston Terrace, Austin, TX
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnston Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Johnston Terrace is Seabrook Square which is listed at $702, while the average apartment in Johnston Terrace costs $1,772.
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 287 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 $505 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnston Terrace.
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