
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Manchaca Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (119 Rentals)
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RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF

5426 Menchaca Rd

Bridge at Turtle Creek

2625 Jones Rd

Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments

Arya Apartments

Canvas

1301 W Ben White Blvd
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4314 Gillis St

Tramor at Victory Place

711 Eberhart Ln

Cannon South

Acclaim at South Congress

Tramor at Hunter's Glen

6809 West Gate Blvd

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513 S Park Dr

2526 Durwood St

The Element Studios

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2512 Durwood St

Artisan at South Lamar

Mission James Place Apartments

2617 1/2 S 2nd St

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2705 Windswept Cove

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Sierra Vista

The Dexter

Saratoga Ridge

Tramor at Cannon Place
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Stassney at SoCo

South Lamar Village

The 704

Capitol Crossing

Terrain Apartments

Tramor at Creek Village

The Villas at Southport

1300 Southport Dr
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South Manchaca, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Manchaca?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Manchaca Studio Apartments | $1,170 | $750 | $2,523 |
South Manchaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $712 | $10,000+ |
South Manchaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $716 | $5,670 |
South Manchaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,409 | $10,000+ |
South Manchaca 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,970 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Terrace Cove priced from $712. Bridge at Turtle Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable South Manchaca apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terrace Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $712 |
Bridge at Turtle Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $790 |
The Enclave | E1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Arya Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Canvas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Tramor at Victory Place | E2 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Acclaim at South Congress | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Soco at Alpine | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $899 |
The Element Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Tramor at the Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Manchaca, TX
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Manchaca area is the $1.42 price per square foot The Capitol Model at Debut Soco in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value South Manchaca apartment is the 2.2B Model at Stassney at SoCo starting at $1,248 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Manchaca apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Debut Soco | The Capitol | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Stassney at SoCo | 2.2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Tambaleo 2208 | A5 Loft - 2208 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
3503 Clawson Rd | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
SoCo Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
The Arts Apts At South Austin | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Pathways at Goodrich Place | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Capitol Crossing | One Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Tramor at Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Arya Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Manchaca, Austin, TX
Ranked #24
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Manchaca?
The cheapest apartment in South Manchaca is Terrace Cove which is listed at $712, while the average apartment in South Manchaca costs $14,970.
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 245 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 $500 which is $14,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Manchaca.
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