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AustinTX78705

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Midtown Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Westdale Parke priced from $720. Magnolia Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Midtown Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westdale ParkePlan A11BR,1BA$720
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$733
Westdale CreekA21BR,1BA$759
Westdale PointeA21BR,1BA$766
VEER ApartmentsSwerve - AF60Studio,1BA$790
Short Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$799
Tides at MuellerA11BR,1BA$799
Ascent at Walnut Creek1X1 A1BR,1BA$799
Brook Meadow VillageA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Austin, TX

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Austin area is the $1.41 price per square foot I Model at Towne Oaks in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Midtown Austin apartment is the 1729 Wooten Park Dr Model at 1729 Wooten Park Dr, Unit 102 starting at $1,399 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towne OaksI2BR,2.5BA$1.41
1729 Wooten Park Dr, Unit 1021729 Wooten Park Dr1BR,1.5BA$1.26
Venue on GuadalupeB12BR,2BA$1.20
Hidden Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Avalon Palm Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.33
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$1.10
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$1.43
Fashionaire1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Lowell at MuellerA21BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Austin?

There are currently 667 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $650 to $35,000. There are also 533 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Austin ranging from $900 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Austin ranges from $900 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,474.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown Austin range from $845 to $35,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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