Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $650 (57 Rentals)

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Prospect
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$978 - $1,353
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Studio Apartments Available Sep 16

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122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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Railyard
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$1,495 - $1,887
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$1,632 - $3,632
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201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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The Waller
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$1,696 - $2,056
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$1,901 - $8,280
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The Waller

1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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Skyline Terrace
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Skyline Terrace

1212 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Alma Soco
Studio Apartments

Alma Soco

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704

Beyond "Keep Austin Weird": Your Insider's Ultimate Guide to Renting and Living in Austin, Texas

Moving to Austin, TX? We are Here to Help. Our Local Expert Breaks Down the Commute reality, Renting Around the City, the Job Scene, and Shares Recommendations for 5 Great Austin Neighborhoods You Should Explore First.

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Heritage Oaks
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Heritage Oaks

3506 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78704
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Karmin 513
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Karmin 513

513 S Park DrAustin, TX 78704
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Chimney Park
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Chimney Park

2406 Bluebonnet LnAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2208
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Tambaleo 2208

2208 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704
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Barton Cove
Studio Apartments

Barton Cove

1123 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Parkside Apartments
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Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, TX 78704
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Bishop Momo
Studio Apartments

Bishop Momo

4341 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745

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Work-Life Balance in Austin: Find Your Perfect Apartment Near Top Employers

The Austin job market is booming, but where should you live? Discover the most affordable and charming neighborhoods that put you minutes from Dell Seton, IBM, and Dell.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Austin, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Austin Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The Rebekah Senior Apartments which is listed at $705, 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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