Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (49 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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$1,100 - $1,650

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3204 Menchaca Rd

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2411 Kinney Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Kinney Rd

2411 Kinney RdAustin, TX 78704

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$1,325

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1210 Southport Dr, Unit A

1210 Southport Dr
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Delta Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Apartments

2208 Del Curto RdAustin, TX 78704
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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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Cheapest Available South Lamar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lamar area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mission James Place Apartments priced from $711. 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
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$711
Tramor at Victory PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Bainbridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$819
Tramor at Oak RunCottonwood1BR,1BA$895
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | ClassicStudio,1BA$915
Shady OaksStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$995
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 1x1 + Study1BR,1BA$995
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$995
The Garrison1 bedroom non-upgraded1BR,1BA$999
Windwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lamar area is the $1.68 price per square foot Plan D-1089sf-2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at The Hamilton Apartments in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value South Lamar apartment is the C1 Model at Bainbridge Apartments starting at $1,419 with a $1.36 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.
The Hamilton ApartmentsPlan D-1089sf-2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Bainbridge ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.36
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.57
The Villas at SouthportB12BR,1BA$1.66
Windwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Tramor at Oak RunTexas Ash1BR,1BA$1.80
The GroveA11BR,1BA$1.91
Barton's Mill ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1.91
Tramor at Creek Village1x11BR,1BA$1.65
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lamar Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Lamar?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lamar is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lamar?

The cheapest apartment in South Lamar is Bainbridge Apartments which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in South Lamar costs $1,880.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lamar?

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 19 regular apartments in South Lamar 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 Lamar?

Cheap apartments in South Lamar have an average cost of $150 which is $1,730 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lamar.

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