
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pleasant Valley area of Austin.


Chevy Chase Downs

Treehouse Apartments

High Point Village

Wildcreek

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Lyv Austin

Lexington Hills

1213 Lily Terrace

Paradise Oaks Apartments

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6212 Marigold Ter

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Oltera in SoEast

The Aspect

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Crosstown

Ellie Apartments

Cambrian

Villages at East Riverside

Estates at East Riverside

Edison Austin

The Mont
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The Sondery

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Azul Lakeshore

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The Zoey

The Zenith

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Radius on Grove

The Oscar

Room in Apartment on Riverside Farms Rd

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Urban East

2004 Kirksey Dr, Unit D, Unit D
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Lakeshore Pearl

Bell Lakeshore

6116 Atwood St

6106 Kasper St

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Patten East

1901 Crossing Pl

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Mesh III

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The Spoke

Vibe on Riverside

Riverside Meadows

Metropolitan

Mesh

Eastside at 2201

2450 Wickersham Ln

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Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pleasant Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $791 | $1,859 |
| Pleasant Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $649 | $3,525 |
| Pleasant Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $820 | $5,210 |
| Pleasant Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $685 | $6,935 |
| Pleasant Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $575 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Pleasant Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pleasant Valley area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Patten East priced from $575. Coppertree Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Valley apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patten East | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Coppertree Apartment Homes | Coventry | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Chevy Chase Downs | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Mesh Apartments | E1-Mesh III | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Verde Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Wildcreek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| High Point Village | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Hillside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Paradise Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $808 |
| The Spoke | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Valley, TX
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Valley area is the $1.17 price per square foot D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Pleasant Valley apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside starting at $1,374 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Oaks Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Estates at East Riverside | Four Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $1.04 |
| Villages at East Riverside | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.09 |
| Ballpark North | 3x3 UG | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
| Lyv Austin | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Chevy Chase Downs | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Vibe on Riverside | 2x2 Upgraded- For a limited time starting at $999! | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Verde Apartments | A2 - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Hillside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Coppertree Apartment Homes | Camden | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePleasant Valley, Austin, TX
Ranked #105
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pleasant Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pleasant Valley is under $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pleasant Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Pleasant Valley is Patten East which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Pleasant Valley costs $1,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pleasant Valley?
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 43 regular apartments in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley?
Cheap apartments in Pleasant Valley have an average cost of $263 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Valley.
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