
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Onion Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Onion Creek area of Austin.


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Farmhouse Apartments

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Terra Apartments

Moonlight Apartments

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Bexley 3FIVE

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Still Waters at Southpark Meadows

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The Atlantic Grand Oaks

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Estancia Villas

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Ethos Apartments

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Bridge at Monarch Bluffs

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Stonecreek Ranch

Parkview Terraces

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Bridge at Three Hills

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The Martingale

Spring Villas- Income Restricted

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MAA Double Creek

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MAA Onion Creek

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Bell Southpark

River Valley
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The Nightingale at Goodnight Ranch - After 55

Allers Landing

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Landing at Double Creek

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Water Oak

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Augustine

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Reveal at Onion Creek

Cascades at Onion Creek

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Wilder

Strata
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Park South

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Iron Rock Ranch II

Goodnight Commons

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Lenox SoCo

Trails at the Park

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Onion Creek Luxury Apartments

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Cortland Southpark Terraces

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Nexus at Goodnight Ranch

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The Nelson

3600 Capitol View (Slaughter)
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Cala Apartments

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Park at Estancia

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Lenox Woods

Bridge at Goodnight Ranch

Affinity at Southpark Meadows 55+

Novum Capitol View

Bridge at Asher

River Ridge Estates

Lenox Springs

1601 E Slaughter Ln
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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 | $1,347 | $850 | $1,883 |
| Onion Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $706 | $2,095 |
| Onion Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $842 | $2,885 |
| Onion Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $967 | $7,684 |
| Onion Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $2,157 | $2,157 |
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There are currently 56 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 Farmhouse Apartments priced from $861. Still Waters at Southpark Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Onion Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Farmhouse Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Still Waters at Southpark Meadows | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Southpark Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
| Stonecreek Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Bridge at Three Hills | E1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply) | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| Bridge at Asher | Slate Alt | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| Bell Southpark | A1C-S | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| River Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Aspire at Onion Creek | A1 - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Cascades at Onion Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onion Creek, TX
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onion Creek area is the $1.16 price per square foot C1 Model at Moonlight Apartments in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,379. The second greatest value Onion Creek apartment is the The Fredericksburg Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks starting at $1,437 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the South 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. |
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| Moonlight Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Fredericksburg | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Nightingale at Goodnight Ranch - After 55 | B1-60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| River Valley | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| MAA Double Creek | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Still Waters at Southpark Meadows | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Bridge at Estancia | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Farmhouse Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Bexley 3FIVE | Lady Bird | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Terra Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOnion Creek, Austin, TX
Ranked #85
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Onion Creek Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Onion Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Onion Creek is Terra Apartments which is listed at $821, while the average apartment in Onion Creek costs $2,157.
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 66 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 $756 which is $1,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Onion Creek.
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