Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parker Lane Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $599 (63 Rentals)

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property at 1901 Crossing Pl
$635

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1901 Crossing Pl

AustinTX78741
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Trio
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$848 - $2,600

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Base Rent$848 - $2,600

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trio

2317 S Pleasant Valley RdAustin, TX 78741
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$909 - $1,595

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Base Rent$909 - $1,595

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Lyv Austin

2207 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Oltera in SoEast
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$1,076 - $1,944

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Base Rent$1,076 - $1,944

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oltera in SoEast

4404 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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Azul Lakeshore
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$1,112 - $2,634

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 27

Azul Lakeshore

1201 Lady Bird LnAustin, TX 78741
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property at 2004 Kirksey Dr
$1,149 - $1,395

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Base Rent$1,149 - $1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,149 - $1,395
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2004 Kirksey Dr

AustinTX78741
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Patten East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patten East

2239 Cromwell CirAustin, TX 78741
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South Shore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Shore

2005 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Aero Riverside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aero Riverside

2201 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Hillside Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Place

4821 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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property at 1705 Crossing Pl
$850 - $1,325
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1705 Crossing Pl

AustinTX78741
property at 2500 Burleson Rd
$850 - $950
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2500 Burleson Rd

AustinTX78741
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Point South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Point South

2200 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
property at 2124 Burton Dr
$890 - $1,500
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2124 Burton Dr

AustinTX78741
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Altura
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altura

1911-1911 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741

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Parker Lane, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parker Lane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parker Lane area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Emerson Apartments at Town Lake priced from $599. Point South and Bridgehollow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $694. Here are the most affordable Parker Lane apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson Apartments at Town LakeStudioERStudio, 1BA$599
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio, 1BA$694
Coppertree Apartment HomesCoventry1BR, 1BA$699
Treehouse ApartmentsThe 408Studio, 1BA$715
High Point VillageOne Bed / One Bath1BR, 1BA$720
Hillside CreekA31BR, 1BA$751
Aero RiversideA11BR, 1BA$774
Grace WoodsA21BR, 1BA$775
Vi CollinaB22BR, 2BA$785
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parker Lane, TX

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parker Lane area is the $1.16 price per square foot D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Parker Lane apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Acclaim at South Congress in the Riverside neighborhood starting at $1,299 with a $1.05 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parker Lane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsD14BR, 2BA$1.16
Acclaim at South Congress3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$1.05
Lyv AustinB42BR, 2BA$1.33
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B22BR, 2BA$1.07
Douglas Landing Apartment Homes2 Bedroom- 60%2BR, 2BA$1.09
South ShoreThe Villa: 2/2 (948) at South Shore2BR, 2BA$1.16
Polaris on the Park2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.16
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR, 1BA$1.18
Hillside PlaceA11BR, 1BA$1.25
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio, 1BA$1.33

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Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Parker Lane, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parker Lane Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Parker Lane?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parker Lane is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parker Lane?

The cheapest apartment in Parker Lane is Emerson Apartments at Town Lake which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Parker Lane costs $1,089.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parker Lane?

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 71 regular apartments in Parker Lane 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 Parker Lane?

Cheap apartments in Parker Lane have an average cost of $281 which is $808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parker Lane.

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