
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Old West Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $649 (26 Rentals)


1906 San Gabriel St

Deep Eddy Flats

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

Waterston Apartments

West Campus Flats
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1010 W 26th St

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1607 Palma Plaza

Fivetwo at Highland
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The Bowie

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Pressler Apartments

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5th Street Commons

911 W 22nd St

24 Flats
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1000 W 26th St

1111 W 10th St

Winflo

Elle West Ave

West 7th St Flats

XThe Chateau
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AMLI 300

1605 Newfield Ln
Old West Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old West Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Old West Austin Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $649 | $1,996 |
| Old West Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $649 | $5,725 |
| Old West Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $750 | $7,000 |
| Old West Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $919 | $10,000+ |
| Old West Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $489 | $3,600 |
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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 $1,363.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old West Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Old West Austin is San Gabriel Square Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Old West Austin costs $2,210.
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 79 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 $767 which is $1,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Austin.
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