Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McNeil Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (14 Rentals)

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McNeil, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available McNeil Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McNeil area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Olivine priced from $895. Sullivan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable McNeil apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$895
SullivanA11BR,1BA$955
Stone Oak @ ParmerElm1BR,1BA$993
Bridge at Waters ParkA11BR,1BA$996
Elysium Grand LLPA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McNeil, TX

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the McNeil area is the $1.75 price per square foot B3 Model at Highline Apartments in the in the Milwood neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value McNeil apartment is the B2 Model at Sullivan starting at $1,455 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Milwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McNeil apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highline ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.75
SullivanB22BR,1BA$1.48
Bridge at Waters ParkA41BR,1BA$1.65
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.21
DK RiataA21BR,1BA$1.86
Elysium Grand LLPA11BR,1BA$1.42
The MonterraDriftwood1BR,1BA$1.78
Villas at Stone Oak RanchAR1BR,1BA$1.79
Stone Oak @ ParmerBayberry1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcneil, Austin, TX

Ranked #82

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the McNeil Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

12 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McNeil Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in McNeil?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McNeil is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McNeil?

The cheapest apartment in McNeil is The Olivine which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in McNeil costs $1,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in McNeil?

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 24 regular apartments in McNeil 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 McNeil?

Cheap apartments in McNeil have an average cost of $262 which is $1,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McNeil.

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