Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Onion Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $884 (25 Rentals)

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Farmhouse Apartments
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$884 - $2,471
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Farmhouse Apartments

10801 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78747
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Stonecreek Ranch
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$1,143 - $2,073
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$1,143 - $2,073

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Stonecreek Ranch

333 E Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78744
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Park South
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$1,163 - $2,517
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$1,163 - $2,517

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Park South

2000 Onion Creek PkyAustin, TX 78748
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$2,295

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10909 Rome Ave

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Lenox Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox Springs

10500 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78748
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Onion Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 $884. Bridge at Asher has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $936. Here are the most affordable Onion Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmhouse ApartmentsA1b1BR,1BA$884
Bridge at AsherSlate1BR,1BA$936
Still Waters at Southpark MeadowsA1BR,1BA$950
River ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$970
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio,1BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onion Creek, TX

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onion Creek area is the $1.11 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at River Valley in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Onion Creek apartment is the B3 Model at Stonecreek Ranch starting at $1,599 with a $1.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River ValleyFour Bedroom4BR,2.5BA$1.11
Stonecreek RanchB32BR,2BA$1.49
Aspire at Onion CreekA1 - 70% - A1 - 70%1BR,1BA$1.51
Cortland Southpark TerracesAustin1BR,1BA$1.81
Farmhouse ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.51
Southpark Crossing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.63
Bridge at Three HillsE1-Lampasas 60% (Income Restrictions Apply)Studio ,1BA$1.71
Bell SouthparkA1A-S1BR,1BA$1.87
Still Waters at Southpark MeadowsA1BR,1BA$1.70
Bridge at AsherSlate1BR,1BA$1.68

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Onion Creek, Austin, TX

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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 Farmhouse Apartments which is listed at $884, while the average apartment in Onion Creek costs $1,400.

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 13 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 $242 which is $1,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Onion Creek.

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