Cheap Homes for Rent in SoCo Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (29 Rentals)

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SoCo, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available SoCo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoCo area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Creek Apartments priced from $800. Cascade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable SoCo apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$800
Cascade ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$823
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$850
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$900
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$999
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1,035
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1,120
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SPRING 2026 wilA31BR,1BA$1,199
Stoney Ridge Apartments1x1C1BR,1BA$1,260
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoCo, TX

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoCo area is the $1.47 price per square foot A5 Loft - 2208 Model at Tambaleo 2208 in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value SoCo apartment is the 2BR/2BA - B4 - Premium Model at Establishment starting at $1,725 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoCo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tambaleo 2208A5 Loft - 22081BR,1BA$1.47
Establishment2BR/2BA - B4 - Premium2BR,2BA$1.82
SoCo on the Lake1E1BR,1BA$1.94
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.66
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
The District at SoCoA21BR,1BA$2.17
Silver Creek Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$1.79
The Element StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$2.13
Cascade ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about SoCo

What type of rentals are currently available in SoCo?

There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in SoCo, TX with pricing that ranges from $800 to $16,200. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoCo ranging from $860 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in SoCo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in SoCo ranges from $860 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,930.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in SoCo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in SoCo range from $3,792 to $8,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $860 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,963.

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