Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (65 Rentals)

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property at 914 W 26th St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

914 W 26th St, Unit 203

914 W 26th St
AustinTX78705

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The Worthington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Worthington

1717 W 35th StAustin, TX 78703
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property at 1000 W 26th St

$950 - $1,050

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1000 W 26th St

AustinTX78705
property at 2408 Longview

$800 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2408 Longview

AustinTX78705
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The Galileo at 25th
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Galileo at 25th

910 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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24 Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Flats

1515 Palma PlzAustin, TX 78703

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Winflo
Studio Apartments

Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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Pease Parkside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pease Parkside

2400 Longview StAustin, TX 78705
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Eden Roc
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1204 Elm StAustin, TX 78703
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OakTree Apartment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OakTree Apartment

1010 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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property at 2207 Leon St

$1,300 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2207 Leon St

AustinTX78705
property at 1010 W 23rd St

$1,050 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1010 W 23rd St

AustinTX78705

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Enfield Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enfield Place

1610 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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West 7th St Flats
Studio Apartments

West 7th St Flats

615 Upson StAustin, TX 78703
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property at 1110 W 22nd St

$1,395 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1110 W 22nd St

AustinTX78705
property at 2502 Leon St

$1,195 - $1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2502 Leon St

AustinTX78705
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Enfield House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enfield House

1708 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Lorrain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lorrain

1401 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703

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Old West Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old West Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old West Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $649. 1400 Rio Grande Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Old West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall EfficencyStudio,1BA$649
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Pease Parkside ApartmentsC11BR,1BA$1,166
Fivetwo at HighlandE1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,250
Enfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,363
Regency North Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1,495
The ShoalS1-CStudio,1BA$1,565
Elle West AveS8Studio,1BA$1,589
5th Street CommonsS1AStudio,1BA$1,683

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Austin, TX

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old West Austin area is the $1.97 price per square foot #442 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Old West Austin apartment is the 4x2 Model at 24 Longview starting at $675 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old West Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#4422BR,2BA$1.97
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.67
The Tuscany ApartmentsF2BR,2BA$2.18
2103 Woodmont Ave, Unit Apt. B2103 Woodmont Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Regency North Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.52
21 Pearl3 Bed x 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
Texan 262x2 Loft2BR,2BA$1.36
Noble 2500 | Student Housing2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.74
Pease Parkside ApartmentsA1 (premium)1BR,1BA$2.39
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall EfficencyStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Old West Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old West Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old West Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old West Austin is under $1,683.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old West Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Old West Austin is 6th Street West Apartments Austin which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Old West Austin costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old West Austin?

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 46 regular apartments in Old West Austin 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 Old West Austin?

Cheap apartments in Old West Austin have an average cost of $591 which is $3,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Austin.

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