
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (107 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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803 Sirocco Dr

6002 Idlewood Cove
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105 Meteor Dr

9102 Sedgemoor Trail

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7228 Aldea Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Austin Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $739 | $1,599 |
| South Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $750 | $7,828 |
| South Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $919 | $7,396 |
| South Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| South Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,545 | $1,747 |
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There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 $969.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Austin?
The cheapest apartment in South Austin is Willow Brook Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Austin costs $1,465.
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 264 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 $347 which is $1,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Austin.
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