Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Saltillo Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (30 Rentals)

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Plaza Saltillo, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plaza Saltillo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza Saltillo area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Emerson Apartments priced from $744. Cascade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable Plaza Saltillo apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$744
Cascade ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$823
Wildcreek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$849
Avonmora Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$986
Talavera LoftsE1-A-50%Studio,1BA$1,098
Ovation Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,124
The ArnoldE1 - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$1,230
Berkshire RiverviewStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,287
Lakeshore PearlE2Studio,1BA$1,444
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 505 SF1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Saltillo, TX

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plaza Saltillo area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,462. The second greatest value Plaza Saltillo apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Ovation Apartments starting at $1,596 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza Saltillo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estates at East RiversideThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.28
Ovation Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
Villages at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Avonmora Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.23
Eleven by WindsorA21BR,1BA$2.30
PlatformA11BR,1BA$2.31
Wildcreek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.62
Town Lake1x11BR,1BA$2.30
Cascade ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.08
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plaza Saltillo, Austin, TX

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Plaza Saltillo Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Saltillo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Plaza Saltillo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plaza Saltillo is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plaza Saltillo?

The cheapest apartment in Plaza Saltillo is Emerson Apartments which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in Plaza Saltillo costs $2,902.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plaza Saltillo?

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 31 regular apartments in Plaza Saltillo 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 Plaza Saltillo?

Cheap apartments in Plaza Saltillo have an average cost of $772 which is $2,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza Saltillo.

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