Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Manchaca Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (244 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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Bridge at Turtle Creek
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$890 - $2,050
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Bridge at Turtle Creek

6020 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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Prospect
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$978 - $2,598
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122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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5805 Cougar Dr, Unit A

5805 Cougar Dr
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South Manchaca, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Manchaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Manchaca area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at The Enclave priced from $694. The Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable South Manchaca apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$694
The ReserveA2R1BR,1BA$730
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Willow Brook ApartmentsA1S - One Bedroom with Sunroom1BR,1BA$750
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$752
Tramor at Victory PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Terrace Cove Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$779
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$824
Bainbridge ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Manchaca, TX

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Manchaca area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Acclaim at South Congress in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value South Manchaca apartment is the 2x2C Model at Silver Creek Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Manchaca apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acclaim at South Congress3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Silver Creek Apartments2x2C2BR,2BA$1.30
Bainbridge ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.36
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.38
Willow Brook ApartmentsC1 - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.38
The Arts Apts At South AustinB22BR,2BA$1.28
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 2x22BR,2BA$1.36
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.28
Gardens At Westgate1 Bed 1 Bath - 6501BR,1BA$1.38
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including South Manchaca, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Manchaca Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Manchaca?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Manchaca is under $839.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Manchaca is The Reserve which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in South Manchaca costs $1,493.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Manchaca?

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 80 regular apartments in South Manchaca 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 Manchaca?

Cheap apartments in South Manchaca have an average cost of $528 which is $965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Manchaca.

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