
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $702 (56 Rentals)


The Rebekah

Arya Apartments

Cascade Apartments

Tramor at Victory Place

The Element Studios

Barton's Mill Apartments

Cloisters West

513 S Park Dr
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44 South

MAA South Lamar

South Lamar Village

Shady Oaks

Retreat at Barton Creek

SoCo on the Lake

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Berkshire Riverview

Fifteen15 South Lamar Apartments

Crescent

Bell South Lamar

5th Street Commons

Railyard

Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

The Waller
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Cornerstone Apartments

Skyline Terrace

Alma Soco

Tambaleo Apartments

Whisper Hollow

Heritage Oaks

Artisan at South Lamar
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Chimney Park

Skyline at Barton Creek

Barton Cove

Bouldin Creek Apartments

Parkside Apartments

Timbercreek Apartments

St Elmo Living

The Willows
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South Central Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 | $1,495 | $702 | $3,166 |
| South Central Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| South Central Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| South Central Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,994 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
| South Central Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $1,470 | $3,500 |
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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 $836.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Austin?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Austin is The Rebekah which is listed at $702, while the average apartment in South Central Austin costs $9,664.
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 113 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 $199 which is $9,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Austin.
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