
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rollingwood Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rollingwood area of Austin.


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Rollingwood, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rollingwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingwood Studio Apartments | $1,679 | $949 | $5,053 |
| Rollingwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $864 | $10,000+ |
| Rollingwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Rollingwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,731 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Rollingwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,149 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rollingwood Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Rollingwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rollingwood area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at The 704 priced from $949. South Lamar Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Rollingwood apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 704 | 0B - AFFORDABLE | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| South Lamar Village | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Lone Star Lofts | Studio - 337 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Fivetwo at Highland | E6 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Bell South Lamar | Studio - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| MAA Barton Skyway | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,288 |
| Crescent | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| The Shoal | S1-C | Studio,1BA | $1,372 |
| MAA South Lamar | Traditional 1x1 505 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Barton Creek Landing | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $1,461 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rollingwood, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rollingwood area is the $1.72 price per square foot Townhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Rollingwood apartment is the C Model at San Remo Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rollingwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Barton Creek | Townhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| San Remo Apartments | C | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.68 |
| 1883 at Cameron House Student Living | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 1883 at Montgomery House Student Living | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Noble 2500 | Student Housing | 2x2 Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 5th Street Commons | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Signature 1909 | Frisco C | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Barton Creek Landing | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Barton Hills Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| MAA Barton Skyway | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rollingwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rollingwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rollingwood is under $1,461.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rollingwood?
The cheapest apartment in Rollingwood is South Lamar Village which is listed at $1,173, while the average apartment in Rollingwood costs $2,565.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rollingwood?
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 39 regular apartments in Rollingwood 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 Rollingwood?
Cheap apartments in Rollingwood have an average cost of $903 which is $1,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rollingwood.
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