Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $749 (60 Rentals)

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Keep Austin Affordable: A Renter's Guide to the Best Suburbs Around the City

Round Rock, Buda, Cedar Park, and more — Austin's surrounding metros offer incredible value for renters. Our local expert compares the best surrounding cities so you can find more space, lower rent, and a great quality of life just minutes from the city.

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Augustine
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$1,114 - $2,066
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$1,063 - $2,266
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$1,063 - $2,266
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Augustine

707 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78748
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Avana SoCo
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$1,122 - $7,523
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$1,232 - $11,442
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Avana SoCo

401 Little Texas LnAustin, TX 78745
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Wilder
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$1,165 - $2,440
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$1,059 - $2,738
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Wilder

8350 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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Lenox SoCo
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$1,199 - $1,579
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$1,199 - $2,569
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Lenox SoCo

135 Foremost DrAustin, TX 78745
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The Martingale
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$1,229 - $1,980
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$1,075 - $2,152
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The Martingale

8100 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Perch
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$1,260 - $1,850
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$1,346 - $2,421
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Perch

7731 Menchaca RdAustin, TX 78745
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The Real Cost of Keeping Austin Weird: A Local Expert’s Guide to Budget Living in ATX

Moving to Austin? Get an insider’s guide to managing costs in the Music Capitol. Discover which affordable ATX neighborhoods fit your budget and lifestyle.

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Strata
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$1,359 - $1,794
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$1,139 - $2,194
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Strata

8340 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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Beyond "Keep Austin Weird": Your Insider's Ultimate Guide to Renting and Living in Austin, Texas

Moving to Austin, TX? We are Here to Help. Our Local Expert Breaks Down the Commute reality, Renting Around the City, the Job Scene, and Shares Recommendations for 5 Great Austin Neighborhoods You Should Explore First.

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SoCo Park Apartments
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SoCo Park Apartments

7201 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Urban Oaks
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Urban Oaks

6725 Circle S RdAustin, TX 78745
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The Dexter
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The Dexter

744 W William Cannon Dr WAustin, TX 78745
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Work-Life Balance in Austin: Find Your Perfect Apartment Near Top Employers

The Austin job market is booming, but where should you live? Discover the most affordable and charming neighborhoods that put you minutes from Dell Seton, IBM, and Dell.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Austin, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Austin Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Austin, Austin, TX

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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 $966.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Austin?

The cheapest apartment in South Austin is Retreat at North Bluff which is listed at $573, while the average apartment in South Austin costs $1,915.

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 288 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 $316 which is $1,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Austin.

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