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

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Southland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Southland Apartments

2201 W William Cannon DrAustin, 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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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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The Prescott
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Prescott

8200 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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711 Eberhart Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 Eberhart Ln

711 Eberhart LnAustin, TX 78745
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SoCo Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SoCo Park Apartments

7201 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Southpark Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southpark Ranch

9401 S 1st StAustin, TX 78748
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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Rio, 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 744 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$790
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A11BR,1BA$820
Terra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$935
Bridge at Monarch Bluffs50-A1b8Studio,1BA$979
Bluff Springs TownhomesC12BR,2BA$999
Tramor at Cannon PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Cannon SouthOne Bedroom 629/1st or 2nd Floor- Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,059
Spring Villas- Income RestrictedA21BR,1BA$1,099
Windsor South CongressS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Travis, 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1417 Sq. Ft.4BR,2BA$1.47
Ethos ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$1.21
Bexley 3FIVECongress with Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.33
Bluff Springs TownhomesCP2BR,2BA$1.31
SoCo ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.48
Trails at the Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.59
Cortland Bluff SpringsSoCo1BR,1BA$1.59
Spring Villas- Income RestrictedA11BR,1BA$1.54
Terra ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.60
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A11BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #87

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

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.

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