Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Travis Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (50 Rentals)

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property at 3404 American Dr

$1,700 - $7,257

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3404 American Dr

Lago VistaTX78645

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property at 18810 Nicklaus Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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18810 Nicklaus Dr

Point VentureTX78645
property at 414 Summit Ridge Dr N

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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414 Summit Ridge Dr N

Lago VistaTX78645

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property at 15104 Texas St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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15104 Texas St

AustinTX78734
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$1,950

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18800 Hogan Cir

Lago VistaTX78645
property at 14922 Running Deer Trail

$2,100

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$2,100

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Lake Travis, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Travis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Travis area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Nolina Flats priced from $964. Sonterra Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable Lake Travis apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nolina FlatsMAGELLAN1BR,1BA$964
Sonterra Apartment HomesSerenity1BR,1BA$994
Cardinal Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Bell Four PointsAustin1BR,1BA$1,069
The VerandahAzalea - A1BR,1BA$1,107
Ellwood at Lake TravisA4 Lake Classic1BR,1BA$1,125
Vista BellaIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60%)1BR,1BA$1,192
Abelia FlatsASH1BR,1BA$1,201
Berkshire LakewayA21BR,1BA$1,253
Paseo at Bee CaveBarton Creek1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Travis, TX

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Travis area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1215 Terjo Ln Model at 1215 Terjo Ln, Unit A in the in the Steiner Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Lake Travis apartment is the B2A Model at Meritage at Steiner Ranch starting at $2,097 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Travis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1215 Terjo Ln, Unit A1215 Terjo Ln1BR,1BA$1.00
Meritage at Steiner RanchB2A2BR,2BA$1.67
Cardinal Point ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.29
Travis at the LakeA51BR,1BA$1.73
Sonterra Apartment HomesLuxury2BR,1BA$1.53
Nolina FlatsPONCE DE LEON1BR,1BA$1.69
Vista BellaIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60%)1BR,1BA$1.59
Abelia FlatsASH1BR,1BA$1.65
Ellwood at Lake TravisA2 Canyon Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
The VerandahAzalea - A1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Travis

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Travis?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Lake Travis, TX with pricing that ranges from $964 to $20,561. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Travis ranging from $995 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Travis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Travis ranges from $995 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,932.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Travis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Travis range from $1,525 to $20,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,149 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,288.

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