
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $949 (53 Rentals)


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318 W William Cannon Dr

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Bridge at Southpark Landing

904 Sirocco Dr, Unit A

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The James on South First

9102 Sedgemoor Trail

8105 S 1st St

8105 S 1st St, Unit B

512 Eberhart Ln

9212 Kempler Dr

740 Simonetti Dr
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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 | $1,187 | $781 | $1,884 |
| South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $740 | $8,440 |
South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $949 | $4,145 |
| South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,455 | $1,650 |
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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 $929.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Austin?
The cheapest apartment in South Austin is Spring Villas- Income Restricted which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in South Austin costs $1,465.
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 238 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 $376 which is $1,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Austin.
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