Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lake Travis Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,000 (66 Rentals)

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property at 375 Fantail Loop

$1,675

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375 Fantail Loop, Unit B

375 Fantail Loop
AustinTX78734

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property at 521 Cutty Trail A

$1,750

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521 Cutty Trail A

LakewayTX78734

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property at 18810 Nicklaus Dr

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18810 Nicklaus Dr

Point VentureTX78645

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property at 430 Summit Ridge Dr N

$1,895

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430 Summit Ridge Dr N

Lago VistaTX78645
property at 21206 Santa Carlo Ave

$1,950

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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21206 Santa Carlo Ave

LeanderTX78645

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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 Vista Bella priced from $781. Abelia Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Lake Travis apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista BellaIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60%)1BR,1BA$781
Abelia FlatsASPENStudio,1BA$797
Sonterra Apartment HomesSerenity1BR,1BA$999
The VerandahAzalea - A1BR,1BA$1,009
Bell Four PointsAustin1BR,1BA$1,014
Ellwood at Lake TravisA6 Canyon Classic1BR,1BA$1,035
Cardinal Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Nolina FlatsCOLUMBUS1BR,1BA$1,112
Berkshire LakewayA11BR,1BA$1,215
Tacara Steiner RanchA1 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,291

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Travis, TX

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Travis area is the $1.36 price per square foot B3A Model at Meritage at Steiner Ranch in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,883. The second greatest value Lake Travis apartment is the 373 Fantail Loop Model at 373 Fantail Loop, Unit B starting at $1,695 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the The Vistas at Lake Travis 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.
Meritage at Steiner RanchB3A2BR,2BA$1.36
373 Fantail Loop, Unit B373 Fantail Loop2BR,2BA$1.49
Cardinal Point ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.29
The VerandahCedar Sage - B2BR,1BA$1.39
Sonterra Apartment HomesCelestial2BR,1BA$1.51
Vista BellaIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60%)1BR,1BA$1.04
Nolina FlatsCOLUMBUS1BR,1BA$1.49
Ellwood at Lake TravisA3 Lake Renovated1BR,1BA$1.54
Bell Four PointsAustin1BR,1BA$1.44
Abelia FlatsCHESTNUTStudio ,1BA$1.63

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Travis

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Travis?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Lake Travis, TX with pricing that ranges from $781 to $4,418. There are also 257 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Travis ranging from $1,050 to $29,500.

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 $1,050 to $29,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,797.

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 $1,625 to $4,418, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $29,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,368.

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