Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Manchaca Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (104 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF priced from $586. Soco at Alpine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable South Manchaca apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFFA21BR,1BA$586
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$749
The Haven1 Bed Remodeled1BR,1BA$777
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$785
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$786
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$795
Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments1-Bedroom,481 sqft1BR,1BA$799
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - PremiumStudio,1BA$799
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A11BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Manchaca, TX

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Manchaca area is the $1.48 price per square foot Townhomes-Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value South Manchaca apartment is the Townhome - Classic Model at The Woods at Menchaca starting at $1,395 with a $1.47 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.
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes-Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.48
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Gardens At WestgatePremium1BR,1BA$1.41
Arya ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.40
Stassney at SoCo1.1B1BR,1BA$1.39
Tambaleo 2311A4 - 23111BR,1BA$1.46
Arts at Turtle CreekA11BR,1BA$1.27
The Haven1 Bed Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.20
Saratoga RidgeA11BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Manchaca, Austin, TX

Ranked #23

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the South Manchaca Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $820.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Manchaca is RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF which is listed at $586, while the average apartment in South Manchaca costs $17,084.

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 408 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 $523 which is $16,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Manchaca.

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