Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (225 Rentals) Page 2 of 5

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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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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Austin and the best places to live with original content written by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado

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Retreat at Barton Creek
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$1,202 - $2,253
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Retreat at Barton Creek

3816 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Timbercreek Apartments
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$1,212 - $3,997
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Timbercreek Apartments

614 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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The District at SoCo
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$1,269 - $2,328
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The District at SoCo

501 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78704
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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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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$1,490

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3018 S 1st St, Unit 202

3018 S 1st St
AustinTX78704

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property at 1200 Newning Ave

$1,575

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1200 Newning Ave, Unit 308

1200 Newning Ave
AustinTX78704
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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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property at 2200 Dickson Dr

$1,649

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2200 Dickson Dr, Unit 124

2200 Dickson Dr
AustinTX78704

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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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