Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (52 Rentals)

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Windwood Apartments
$749 - $1,199
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Windwood Apartments

3810 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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Skyline Terrace
Studio Apartments

Skyline Terrace

1212 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704

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Heritage Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Oaks

3506 Manchaca RdAustin, TX 78704
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Sundance
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance

1006 Banister LnAustin, TX 78704
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Chimney Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chimney Park

2406 Bluebonnet LnAustin, TX 78704
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Valley View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

4124 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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Southport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southport Apartments

1300 Southport DrAustin, TX 78704
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3806 Southridge Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3806 Southridge Dr

3806 Southridge DrAustin, TX 78704

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2411 Kinney Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Kinney Rd

2411 Kinney RdAustin, TX 78704
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$1,350

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1210 Southport Dr, Unit A, Unit A

1210 Southport Dr
AustinTX78704
property at 3204 Menchaca Rd

$1,350 - $1,700

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3204 Menchaca Rd

AustinTX78704
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Groves South Lamar
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves South Lamar

3607 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Delta Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Apartments

2208 Del Curto RdAustin, TX 78704
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$1,400 - $2,200

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2200 Dickson Dr

AustinTX78704

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$1,700

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824 Banister Ln

AustinTX78704

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Cheapest Available South Lamar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lamar area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Windwood Apartments priced from $749. Tramor at Victory Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable South Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
Tramor at Victory PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Bainbridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$819
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | UpgradeStudio,1BA$849
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$890
Tramor at Oak RunCottonwood1BR,1BA$895
The 7040B - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$949
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$955
Shady OaksStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$995
The Garrison1 bedroom non-upgraded1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lamar 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 Lamar apartment is the Townhome - Renovated Model at The Woods at Menchaca starting at $1,895 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lamar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bainbridge ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.36
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.99
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 2x22BR,2BA$1.65
The Hamilton ApartmentsPlan B-802sf-1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Tramor at Oak RunTexas Ash1BR,1BA$1.80
The Villas at SouthportA11BR,1BA$1.78
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.67
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
The Garrison1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Shady OaksStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lamar Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lamar?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Lamar is at Tramor at Victory Place listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lamar Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lamar Apartment is $749 at Windwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lamar Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lamar is starting from $929 at Bainbridge Apartments.

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