
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (51 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Austin Studio Apartments | $1,159 | $759 | $1,734 |
| South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $777 | $4,648 |
| South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $716 | $4,857 |
| South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,395 | $5,984 |
| South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $1,707 | $1,950 |
Explore Austin
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 $947.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Austin?
The cheapest apartment in South Austin is The Canopy at South Congress which is listed at $777, while the average apartment in South Austin costs $1,911.
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 320 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 $367 which is $1,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Austin.
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