Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (58 Rentals)

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711 Eberhart Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 Eberhart Ln

711 Eberhart LnAustin, TX 78745
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Southland Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southland Apartments

2201 W William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78745
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The Dexter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dexter

744 W William Cannon Dr WAustin, TX 78745
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XThe Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Haven

6812 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Cheshire Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheshire Gardens

2121 W William Cannon DrAustin, TX 78745
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South Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 Bridge at South Point priced from $759. The Haven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $777. Here are the most affordable South Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridge at South Point1/1f1BR,1BA$759
The Haven1 Bed Remodeled1BR,1BA$777
Cannon SouthEfficiency/393 1st FloorStudio,1BA$779
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A11BR,1BA$820
Centennial Place ApartmentsEff1BR,1BA$840
Ethos ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$860
Bexley 3FIVELady Bird1BR,1BA$879
Ladera Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$900
WilderRound RockStudio,1BA$923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Austin, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Austin area is the $1.40 price per square foot A2 Model at Ethos Apartments in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,093. The second greatest value South Austin apartment is the 1BR/1BA Model at Trails at the Park starting at $1,222 with a $1.59 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ethos ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.40
Trails at the Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.59
Cortland Bluff SpringsSoCo1BR,1BA$1.55
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Rio, 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 744 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$1.40
Spring Villas- Income RestrictedA11BR,1BA$1.54
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton Platinum1BR,1BA$1.55
The Haven1 Bed Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.20
Ladera Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.61
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A11BR,1BA$1.58
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #81

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 385 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 $343 which is $1,594 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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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