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Retreat at North Bluff
6212 Crow LnAustin, TX 78745
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Willow Brook Apartments
412 E William Cannon Dr EAustin, TX 78745
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Bridge at South Point
6808 S Interstate 35Austin, TX 78745
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409 E William Cannon Dr EAustin, TX 78745
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Cannon South
117 W William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78745
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739 William Cannon Dr WAustin, TX 78745
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7450 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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7500 S IH-35Austin, TX 78745
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8001 S IH35Austin, TX 78744
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8300 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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8003 S IH-35Austin, TX 78744
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Bridge at Monarch Bluffs
8515 S IH 35Austin, TX 78744
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Augustine
707 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78748
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The Atlantic Grand Oaks
9323 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78748
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401 N Bluff DrAustin, TX 78745
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1215 W Slaughter Ln WAustin, TX 78748
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401 Little Texas LnAustin, TX 78745
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401 N Bluff DrAustin, TX 78745
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8340 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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Tramor at Cannon Place
1500 William Cannon Dr WAustin, TX 78745
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Wilder
8350 Bluff Springs RdAustin, TX 78744
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304 E William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78745
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Bridge at Turtle Creek
6020 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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Trails at the Park
815 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78748
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The Martingale
8100 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Cala Apartments
211 Ralph Ablanedo DrAustin, TX 78748
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5900 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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7301 S IH-35 SVRD NBAustin, TX 78744
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135 Foremost DrAustin, TX 78745
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6311 S First StAustin, TX 78745
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500 E Stassney LnAustin, TX 78745
900 Sirocco Dr
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6001 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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715 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 2024
715 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78748
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Perch
7731 Menchaca RdAustin, TX 78745
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6803 Woodhue Dr, Unit B
6803 Woodhue DrAustin, TX 78745
906 Sirocco Dr
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6311 S 1st St, Unit 432
6311 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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715 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 1536
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6311 S 1st St, Unit 596
6311 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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6311 S 1st St, Unit 594
6311 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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Groves South Congress
7400 Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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715 W Slaughter Ln, Unit 02-1235
715 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78748
805 Sirocco 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 |
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| South Austin Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $769 | $1,599 |
| South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $749 | $8,584 |
| South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $869 | $7,055 |
| South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,615 | $1,812 |
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Cheapest Available South Austin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Retreat at North Bluff priced from $553. Willow Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable South Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Retreat at North Bluff | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $553 |
| Willow Brook Apartments | A1 - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Bridge at South Point | 1/1f | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Centennial Place Apartments | Eff | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| SoCo Park Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Spring Villas- Income Restricted | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Canvas Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Ladera Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
| V at SoCo | 1X1 REEP Reno | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Bexley 3FIVE | Lady Bird | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Austin, TX
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Austin area is the $1.17 price per square foot The Fredericksburg Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,373. The second greatest value South Austin apartment is the C1 Model at Bluff Springs Townhomes starting at $1,084 with a $1.09 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. |
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| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Fredericksburg | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Bluff Springs Townhomes | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Ethos Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Cortland Bluff Springs | Duval | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Trails at the Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Spring Villas- Income Restricted | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| SoCo Park Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Urban Oaks | 35-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Bexley 3FIVE | Lady Bird | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Willow Brook Apartments | A1 - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $974.
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 $553, while the average apartment in South Austin costs $1,899.
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 304 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 $315 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Austin.
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