
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parker Lane Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (40 Rentals)
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1901 Crossing Pl, Unit 3203

Coppertree

Forest Creek Apartments

The Patten West

Chevy Chase Downs

Hillside Creek

Patten East
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Point South and Bridgehollow

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Oltera in SoEast

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Lexington Hills

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2500 Burleson Rd

Verde Apartments

Sotol Riverside

Vi Collina

Whisper Hollow

Array

South Shore
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Chandelier

Trio

2807 Parker Ln

Alister Apartments

Aero Riverside

Point South

2217 Mission Hill Dr

Montecito
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Burl Apartments

High Point Village

Daffodil Apartments

2809 Parker Ln

2500 Burleson Rd

The Metropolis Apartments

2124 Burton Dr

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Parker Lane, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parker Lane?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Lane Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $744 | $1,600 |
| Parker Lane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $699 | $2,488 |
| Parker Lane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $950 | $2,537 |
| Parker Lane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,359 | $2,632 |
| Parker Lane 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Parker Lane Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parker Lane area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Array priced from $581. The Patten West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Parker Lane apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Array | The 700 | 1BR,1BA | $581 |
| The Patten West | 11AL | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Forest Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Chevy Chase Downs | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Coppertree | Coventry | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Hillside Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $713 |
| Chandelier | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $727 |
| Trio | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| Treehouse Apartments | The 601 | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
| Patten East | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parker Lane, TX
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parker Lane area is the $1.24 price per square foot The 1427 Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,772. The second greatest value Parker Lane apartment is the 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Avonmora Apartments starting at $1,761 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parker Lane apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Array | The 1427 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Avonmora Apartments | 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
| Paradise Oaks Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments. Best prices in South Austin. | Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Social Apartments | The Mixer | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Forest Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| South Shore | The Bungalow: 2/1 (800) South Shore | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Hillside Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Chandelier | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Chevy Chase Downs | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $755.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parker Lane?
The cheapest apartment in Parker Lane is Array which is listed at $596, while the average apartment in Parker Lane costs $1,850.
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 175 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 $772 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parker Lane.
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