Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Manchaca Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (106 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 Studio unit found at The Enclave priced from $701. Bridge at Turtle Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Manchaca apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$701
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$750
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Terrace CoveA11BR,1BA$825
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$845
Cannon SouthEfficiency/393 1st FloorStudio,1BA$867
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$870
Acclaim at South Congress1b1bHblc1BR,1BA$875
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$884
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Manchaca, TX

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Manchaca area is the $1.48 price per square foot C1R Model at Bainbridge Apartments in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,546. The second greatest value South Manchaca apartment is the 2.2A Model at Stassney at SoCo starting at $1,175 with a $1.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bainbridge ApartmentsC1R3BR,2BA$1.48
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.24
Arts at Turtle CreekB1R2BR,2BA$1.50
Canvas2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.56
Saratoga RidgeA31BR,1BA$1.46
Bridge at Turtle CreekA41BR,1BA$1.59
Capitol CrossingOne Bedroom (A1, A2 & A3)1BR,1BA$1.50
Chaparral Apartments1 bed flat1BR,1BA$1.28
Tramor at Hunter's GlenA21BR,1BA$1.58
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Manchaca, Austin, TX

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX 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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Manchaca is Terrace Cove which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in South Manchaca costs $1,819.

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 215 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 $421 which is $1,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Manchaca.

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