Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Lamar Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,100 (20 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Lamar area of Austin.

property at 3204 Menchaca Rd

$1,050 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3204 Menchaca Rd

AustinTX78704
property at 1210 Southport Dr

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1210 Southport Dr, Unit A

1210 Southport Dr
AustinTX78704

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property at 4004 Banister Ln

$1,350 - $2,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4004 Banister Ln

AustinTX78704

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property at 2200 Dickson Dr

$1,749

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$1,749

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$1,749

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2200 Dickson Dr, Unit 124

2200 Dickson Dr
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 Studio unit found at Mission James Place Apartments priced from $752. 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$752
Tramor at Victory PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Bainbridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$819
Tramor at Oak RunCottonwood1BR,1BA$895
Artisan at South LamarS1 | Studio | UpgradeStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX

As of July 22, 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 $1,795 with a $1.89 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$1.89
The GroveB22BR,2BA$1.68
Tramor at Oak RunTexas Ash1BR,1BA$1.80
Barton's Mill ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1.91
The Villas at SouthportA11BR,1BA$1.78
Tramor at Creek Village1x11BR,1BA$1.65
Four Park PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.63
Mission James Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.90
The Garrison1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.95

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lamar

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lamar?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in South Lamar, TX with pricing that ranges from $741 to $18,509. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lamar ranging from $1,100 to $9,500.

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 $1,100 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,037.

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