Cheap Homes for Rent in South Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (15 Rentals)

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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 Tramor at Victory Place priced from $845. Windwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Lamar apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$845
Windwood ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$899
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | ClassicStudio,1BA$949
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$955
Mission James Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lamar area is the $1.68 price per square foot Townhome - Renovated Model at The Woods at Menchaca in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value South Lamar apartment is the 2x1 Model at 3503 Clawson Rd starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 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 Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.68
3503 Clawson Rd2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1.45
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 1x1 + Study1BR,1BA$1.69
Tramor at Oak RunTexas Ash1BR,1BA$1.95
The Hamilton ApartmentsPlan A-660sf-1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.96
The Villas at SouthportA11BR,1BA$1.67
Bainbridge ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.97
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.79
Mission James Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lamar

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lamar?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX with pricing that ranges from $845 to $18,509. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lamar ranging from $950 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lamar?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lamar ranges from $950 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,986.

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