Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh Apartments

2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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The Spoke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Spoke

2323 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741
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High Point Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High Point Village

2400 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Belara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belara

1500 Crossing PlAustin, TX 78741
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Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Apartments

2310 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh

2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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Altura
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altura

1911-1911 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741

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Riverside Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Meadows

1601 Montopolis DrAustin, TX 78741
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The Oscar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Oscar

6905 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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The Zenith
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Zenith

1709 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh II

2425 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 Coppertree priced from $729. The Patten West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Valley apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CoppertreeCamden1BR,1BA$729
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$759
Mesh ApartmentsA1-Mesh III (Metropolitan)1BR,1BA$759
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$799
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$808
Wildcreek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$849
The Metropolis ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$929
Verde ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Valley, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Valley area is the $1.17 price per square foot C1IR Model at The Aspect in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Pleasant Valley apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside starting at $1,480 with a $1.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The AspectC1IR3BR,2BA$1.17
Estates at East RiversideThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.29
Eastside at 2201C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath3BR,2BA$1.43
Villages at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
AlturaPeak - 2x1 - 860 sqft at Avesta Altura2BR,1BA$1.48
BelaraB12BR,2BA$1.35
The SpokeB12BR,2BA$1.39
Vibe on Riverside2x2 - Upgraded -For a limited time starting at ...2BR,2BA$1.50
Ovation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.47
CoppertreeCamden1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pleasant Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Pleasant Valley is Coppertree which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Pleasant Valley costs $2,129.

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 62 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 $361 which is $1,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pleasant Valley.

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