Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (225 Rentals)

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3810 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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South Central Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lamar Square Apartments priced from $659. The Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable South Central Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lamar Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$659
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$675
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$687
The Rebekah Senior ApartmentsT1- 30%Studio,1BA$705
Cascade ApartmentsThe 4841BR,1BA$737
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$741
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Tramor at Victory PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments1-Bedroom,481 sqft1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Austin, TX

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Austin area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1 Model at Bainbridge Apartments in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,419. The second greatest value South Central Austin apartment is the 2 Bedroom B2 Model at Forest Creek Apartments starting at $1,140 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bainbridge ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.36
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B22BR,2BA$1.14
Aria GrandB12BR,2BA$1.32
The Arts Apts At South AustinB22BR,2BA$1.24
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 2x22BR,2BA$1.36
Hillside CreekA41BR,1BA$1.33
Acclaim at South Congress1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Polaris on the Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
The Brook ApartmentsAdditional Plan 2/1E2BR,1BA$1.36
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including South Central Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Austin is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Austin?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Austin is Lamar Square Apartments which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in South Central Austin costs $1,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central 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 92 regular apartments in South Central 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 Central Austin?

Cheap apartments in South Central Austin have an average cost of $214 which is $1,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Austin.

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