Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montopolis Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (55 Rentals)

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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh Apartments

2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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Daffodil Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Daffodil Apartments

6009 Daffodil DrAustin, TX 78744
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Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Apartments

2310 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh

2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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1840 Burton Dr

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Mia Riverside
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mia Riverside

1601 Royal Crest DrAustin, TX 78741
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Altura
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altura

1911-1911 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Ovation Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ovation Apartments

2425 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741

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The Oscar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Oscar

6905 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Montopolis, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montopolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montopolis area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mesh Apartments priced from $699. The Spoke has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $706. Here are the most affordable Montopolis apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$706
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$799
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$808
Oltera in SoEastSpringsStudio,1BA$814
Wildcreek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$849
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montopolis, TX

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montopolis area is the $1.45 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,913. The second greatest value Montopolis apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Frontier East Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montopolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estates at East RiversideFour Bedroom4BR,4BA$1.45
Frontier East ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Eastside at 2201C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath3BR,2BA$1.43
The AspectB2R2BR,2BA$1.47
AlturaPeak - 2x1 - 860 sqft at Avesta Altura2BR,1BA$1.48
CoppertreeCromwell2BR,2BA$1.33
The SpokeB12BR,2BA$1.51
Vibe on Riverside2x2 - Upgraded -For a limited time starting at ...2BR,2BA$1.50
The Metropolis ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.37
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Montopolis, Austin, TX

Ranked #51

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Montopolis, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Montopolis Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montopolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montopolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montopolis is under $891.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montopolis?

The cheapest apartment in Montopolis is The Spoke which is listed at $706, while the average apartment in Montopolis costs $2,129.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montopolis?

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 187 regular apartments in Montopolis 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 Montopolis?

Cheap apartments in Montopolis have an average cost of $378 which is $1,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montopolis.

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