
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (51 Rentals)
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Bridge at Turtle Creek

Canvas

711 Eberhart Ln

Cannon South

Terra Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments
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The Dexter

Tramor at Cannon Place

Willow Brook Apartments

Spring Villas- Income Restricted

Windsor South Congress

The Martingale

Waters at Bluff Springs

Avana SoCo

Bexley SoCo
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RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF

Strata

Matador

Cala Apartments

Trails at the Park

Lenox SoCo

V at SoCo
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505 Eberhart Ln

Perch

Marquis SoCo

501 E Stassney Ln

Iron Rock Ranch

6908 Circle S Rd

8515 S I-35 Frontage Rd

7500 S I-35 Frontage Rd
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6900 S 1st St

8001 S I-35 Frontage Rd

8003 S I-35 Frontage Rd

9323 Menchaca Rd

420 W Slaughter Ln

9509 Kempler Dr
Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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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 | $1,219 | $868 | $1,894 |
South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $790 | $4,956 |
South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,130 | $5,654 |
South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,950 | $4,046 |
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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 The Atlantic Grand Oaks priced from $790. 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 |
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The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Rio, 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 744 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Bridge at Turtle Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Canvas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Terra Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Bridge at Monarch Bluffs | 50-A1b8 | Studio,1BA | $979 |
Bluff Springs Townhomes | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
Tramor at Cannon Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Cannon South | One Bedroom 629/1st or 2nd Floor- Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Spring Villas- Income Restricted | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Windsor South Congress | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,114 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Austin, TX
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Austin area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft. Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $2,079. The second greatest value South Austin apartment is the B6 Model at Ethos Apartments starting at $1,402 with a $1.21 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 Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft. | 4BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Ethos Apartments | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Bexley 3FIVE | Congress with Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Bluff Springs Townhomes | CP | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
SoCo Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Trails at the Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Cortland Bluff Springs | SoCo | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Spring Villas- Income Restricted | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Terra Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Canvas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Austin, Austin, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Austin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Austin is at Bridge at Turtle Creek listed at $790.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Austin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Austin Apartment is $790 at The Atlantic Grand Oaks.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Austin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Austin is starting from $999 at Bluff Springs Townhomes.
What is the most affordable South Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trails at the Park and starts from $1,399.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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