Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (37 Rentals)

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property at 6506 S 1st St
$995
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6506 S 1st St

AustinTX78745

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property at 904 Sirocco Dr
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425
Total Monthly Price$1,425
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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904 Sirocco Dr, Unit A

904 Sirocco Dr
AustinTX78745

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property at 8105 S 1st St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550
Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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8105 S 1st St, Unit B

8105 S 1st St
AustinTX78748

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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 Willow Brook Apartments priced from $805. Spring Villas- Income Restricted has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Brook ApartmentsA2S - One Bedroom with Sunroom1BR,1BA$805
Spring Villas- Income RestrictedA21BR,1BA$849
Centennial Place ApartmentsEff1BR,1BA$850
Waters at Bluff SpringsA1 - 1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$850
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$865
SoCo Park ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$899
Ladera Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$929
Bridge at Monarch Bluffs50-A1b8Studio,1BA$929
Terra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$954
V at SoCo1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Austin, TX

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Austin area is the $1.22 price per square foot D1 Model at Spring Villas- Income Restricted in the in the South Austin neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value South Austin apartment is the The Fredericksburg Model at The Atlantic Grand Oaks starting at $1,357 with a $1.16 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.
Spring Villas- Income RestrictedD14BR,2BA$1.22
The Atlantic Grand OaksThe Fredericksburg3BR,2BA$1.16
Ethos ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.08
Tramor at Cannon PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Trails at the Park2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.20
Willow Brook ApartmentsC1 - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.33
Canvas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.35
Urban Oaks35-B22BR,2BA$1.42
SoCo Park ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.28
Waters at Bluff SpringsA1 - 1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in South Austin?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in South Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $767 to $20,399. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Austin ranging from $995 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Austin ranges from $995 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,288.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Austin range from $1,199 to $20,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,045 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,524.

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