
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $820 (44 Rentals)


Centennial Place Apartments

711 Eberhart Ln

Willow Brook Apartments
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The Dexter

Tramor at Cannon Place

Cannon South

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Waters at Bluff Springs
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The Atlantic Grand Oaks

Griffis SoCo Austin

Bridge at Southpark Landing

Lenox SoCo

Iron Rock Ranch
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Marquis SoCo

501 E Stassney Ln

Bridge at Turtle Creek
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6900 S 1st St

8515 S I-35 Frontage Rd

7500 S I-35 Frontage Rd

8001 S I-35 Frontage Rd
Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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8003 S I-35 Frontage Rd

9323 Menchaca Rd

420 W Slaughter Ln
South Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Austin Studio Apartments | $1,243 | $900 | $2,019 |
South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $820 | $4,987 |
South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $664 | $5,519 |
South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,950 | $4,086 |
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Getting Around the South Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 South Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Austin is under $1,078.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Austin?
The cheapest apartment in South Austin is Canvas which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in South Austin costs $2,204.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Austin?
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 210 regular apartments in South Austin 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 South Austin?
Cheap apartments in South Austin have an average cost of $285 which is $1,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Austin.
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