
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Onion Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (23 Rentals)
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Room in House on Narrow Glen Pkwy

2108 Narrow Glen Pky

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Farmhouse Apartments

Still Waters at Southpark Meadows

Bridge at Asher

Bridge at Three Hills
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River Valley

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Park South

Cascades at Onion Creek

Bell Southpark

Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

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Stonecreek Ranch
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Cortland Southpark Terraces

Abacus Southpark

Affinity at Southpark Meadows 55+

9903 Cheryl Lynn Rd

River Ridge Estates

Lenox Springs
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9215 Rowlands Sayle Rd

5916 Kennedy St
Onion Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Onion Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onion Creek Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $969 | $1,776 |
| Onion Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $706 | $1,958 |
| Onion Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $842 | $2,885 |
| Onion Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $967 | $2,693 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Onion Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Onion Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Onion Creek area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Still Waters at Southpark Meadows priced from $885. Farmhouse Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Onion Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still Waters at Southpark Meadows | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Bridge at Asher | Slate Alt | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| River Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Park South | A1 Accessible - 50% MFI (Eligibility Restrictio... | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onion Creek, TX
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onion Creek area is the $1.51 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at River Valley in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,232. The second greatest value Onion Creek apartment is the B2 Model at Southpark Crossing Apartments starting at $1,432 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Onion Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.51 |
| Southpark Crossing Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Bell Southpark | B2A-M | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Onion Creek Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 765 SqFt (705 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Stonecreek Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Bridge at Three Hills | E1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply) | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
| Cascades at Onion Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Still Waters at Southpark Meadows | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOnion Creek, Austin, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Onion Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Onion Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Onion Creek is under $1,140.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Onion Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Onion Creek is Still Waters at Southpark Meadows which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in Onion Creek costs $1,887.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Onion Creek?
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 21 regular apartments in Onion Creek 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 Onion Creek?
Cheap apartments in Onion Creek have an average cost of $241 which is $1,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Onion Creek.
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