
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $689 (42 Rentals)


Canvas

Centennial Place Apartments

305-401 Chaparral Rd

Ethos Apartments

Willow Brook Apartments
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Bexley 3FIVE

Bridge at Turtle Creek

Ladera Apartment Homes

711 Eberhart Ln

Terra Apartments
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Cannon South

Griffis SoCo Austin

RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF

The Atlantic Grand Oaks

Spring Villas- Income Restricted

Wilder

Bridge at Monarch Bluffs

Iron Rock Ranch II

Tramor at Cannon Place

Avana SoCo
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Matador

Lenox SoCo

6504 S 1st St

9323 Menchaca Rd

6900 S 1st St

7500 S I-35 Frontage Rd
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8003 S I-35 Frontage Rd

420 W Slaughter Ln

8001 S I-35 Frontage Rd
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8515 S I-35 Frontage Rd
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 | $1,189 | $779 | $1,758 |
South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $689 | $4,646 |
South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $849 | $5,884 |
South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,399 | $8,502 |
South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,889 | $1,950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Austin, Austin, TX
Ranked #82
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $923.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Austin?
The cheapest apartment in South Austin is Bridge at South Point which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in South Austin costs $1,937.
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 379 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 $342 which is $1,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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