Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $699 (48 Rentals)

5426 Menchaca Rd

Tramor at Victory Place

Cascade Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Central Austin Studio Apartments | $1,739 | $699 | $6,890 |
South Central Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $639 | $10,000+ |
South Central Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $770 | $10,000+ |
South Central Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,052 | $825 | $10,000+ |
South Central Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $900 | $2,348 |
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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 $876.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Austin?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Austin is Arya Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in South Central Austin costs $3,550.
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 87 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 $182 which is $3,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Austin.
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