Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (53 Rentals)

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property at 1600 West Ave

$1,020 - $1,520

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 West Ave

AustinTX78701
property at 601 W 11th St

$1,039 - $1,288

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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601 W 11th St

AustinTX78701
property at 1010 W 26th St

$1,150 - $3,795

Studio To 6 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

1010 W 26th St

AustinTX78705

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property at 1013 W 23rd St

$1,195 - $1,395

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 7

1013 W 23rd St

AustinTX78705
property at 2408 Leon St

$600 - $3,500

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2408 Leon St

AustinTX78705
property at 915 W 23rd St

$1,375 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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915 W 23rd 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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24 Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Flats

1515 Palma PlzAustin, TX 78703
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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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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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Nob Hill Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nob Hill Homes

2520 Longview StAustin, TX 78705
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West 7th St Flats
Studio Apartments

West 7th St Flats

615 Upson StAustin, TX 78703
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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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Elle West Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, TX 78701

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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 2 Beds unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $799. Lone Star Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Old West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$799
Lone Star Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$950
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,039
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
24 Flats24fEFFStudio,1BA$1,079
Pease Parkside ApartmentsC11BR,1BA$1,166
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
21 Pearl2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,199
Deep Eddy FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,245
Fivetwo at HighlandE6Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Austin, TX

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old West Austin area is the $1.29 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at Lone Star Lofts in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Old West Austin apartment is the #342 Model at Nueces Flats starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 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.
Lone Star Lofts4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$1.29
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
San Remo ApartmentsC3BR,2.5BA$1.68
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.49
Yugo Austin Corner2 Bed, 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.31
The Halifax2X12BR,1BA$2.09
Pease Parkside ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$2.14
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.49
Enfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.10
San Gabriel Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old West Austin is Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in Old West Austin costs $9,287.

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 53 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 $721 which is $8,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Austin.

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