Apartments for Rent in the South Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX (793 Rentals)

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The Waller
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$1,901 - $8,280
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The Waller

1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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The Bouldin
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$1,480 - $4,505
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Railyard
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$1,632 - $3,632
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Railyard

201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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AMLI Downtown
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$2,577 - $4,806
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AMLI Downtown

201 Lavaca StAustin, TX 78701
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Muse at SoCo
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$2,143 - $3,717
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Muse at SoCo

1007 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Ashton Austin
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$3,133 - $8,946
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Ashton Austin

101 Colorado StAustin, TX 78701
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,821 - $3,977
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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The Lola
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$2,135 - $3,770
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The Lola

1221 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Prospect
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$978 - $2,598
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Prospect

122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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1155 Barton Springs
$2,799 - $11,796
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1155 Barton Springs

1155 Barton Springs RdAustin, TX 78704
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422 at the Lake
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$1,772 - $4,598
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422 at the Lake

422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Tree
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$1,191 - $2,556
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Tree

3715 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Gables Republic Square
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$2,497 - $11,523
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Gables Republic Square

401 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78701
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South Central Austin, Austin, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including South Central Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with children? South Central Austin is a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and great schools.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and greenspace is very important. This area has established a name for itself as providing fantastic access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

South Central Austin has come to be one of our preferred luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Central Austin

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South Central Austin area of Austin, TX?

As of today, August 28, 2026, there are currently 793 available South Central Austin apartments priced from $650 to $22,510, with an average monthly rent of $2,340.

How much are Studio apartments in South Central Austin?

There are currently 165 Studio Apartments in South Central Austin with rent ranges from $650 to $5,053 with an average price of $1,469.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Central Austin Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Central Austin ranges from $659 to $18,509 with an average monthly rent of $1,998.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Austin cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Central Austin range from $785 to $15,815. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,617.

How expensive are South Central Austin Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 81 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Central Austin on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,299 to $22,510 - averaging $5,642 for the location.

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