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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Austin Studio Apartments | $1,110 | $875 | $1,775 |
| South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $771 | $4,423 |
| South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $716 | $4,806 |
| South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,250 | $7,487 |
| South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $1,650 | $1,885 |
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
See all Apartments in AustinThe cheapest available apartment rental in the South Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Waters at Bluff Springs priced from $756. Bridge at Turtle Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable South Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters at Bluff Springs | A1 - 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $756 |
| Bridge at Turtle Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Canvas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Willow Brook Apartments | B1 - Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $841 |
| Terra Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
| Centennial Place Apartments | Eff | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Dexter | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Bexley 3FIVE | Lady Bird | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
| Ethos Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Bridge at South Point | 1/1f | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Austin area is the $1.44 price per square foot C2 Model at Spring Villas- Income Restricted in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value South Austin apartment is the CP Model at Bluff Springs Townhomes starting at $1,299 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Villas- Income Restricted | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Bluff Springs Townhomes | CP | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Willow Brook Apartments | C1 - Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Cortland Bluff Springs | Duval | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Ethos Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Rio | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| SoCo Park Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Urban Oaks | 35-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Terra Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Waters at Bluff Springs | A1 - 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Austin is at Bridge at Turtle Creek listed at $790.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Austin Apartment is $756 at Waters at Bluff Springs.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Austin is starting from $841 at Willow Brook Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap South Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Atlantic Grand Oaks and starts from $1,472.
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