Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (70 Rentals)

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Lyv Austin
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$799 - $1,520
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Lyv Austin

2207 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Waterloo Flats
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$864 - $1,713
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12

Waterloo Flats

1300 Pleasant Valley Rd SAustin, TX 78741
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$878

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6212 Marigold Ter

AustinTX78741
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Oltera in SoEast
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$893 - $2,078
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Oltera in SoEast

4404 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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Azul Lakeshore
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$1,137 - $2,710
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Azul Lakeshore

1201 Lady Bird LnAustin, TX 78741
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Brixton South Shore
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$1,195 - $2,131
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Brixton South Shore

2435 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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The Zoey
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$1,237 - $3,467
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The Zoey

5700 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Patten East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patten East

2239 Cromwell CirAustin, TX 78741
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Array
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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2101 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh Apartments

2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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Alister Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alister Apartments

1845 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Apartments

2310 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh III
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh III

2439 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741
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Hillside Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Place

4821 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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South Shore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Shore

2005 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Trio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trio

2317 S Pleasant Valley RdAustin, TX 78741
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Chandelier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chandelier

2336 Douglas StAustin, TX 78741
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The Spoke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Spoke

2323 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741
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Point South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Point South

2200 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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$890 - $1,650

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2124 Burton Dr

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Vibe on Riverside
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vibe on Riverside

1600 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Easton Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Easton Hills

1900 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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Riverside Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Meadows

1601 Montopolis DrAustin, TX 78741
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Metropolitan
1 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan

2423 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741

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South Shore, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shore area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Patten East priced from $613. Array has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patten East1x1B1BR,1BA$613
ArrayThe 7001BR,1BA$650
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$681
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio,1BA$694
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
Parker HeightsAffordable Studio Living in Riverside — Startin...Studio,1BA$700
Alister ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$706
Verde ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$749
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$799
WildcreekA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $1.17 price per square foot D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 3 Bedroom- 50% Model at Douglas Landing Apartment Homes starting at $1,534 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1.17
Douglas Landing Apartment Homes3 Bedroom- 50%3BR,2BA$1.28
Villages at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Ballpark North3x3 UG3BR,3BA$0.69
ArrayThe 9322BR,1BA$1.20
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Aero RiversideB42BR,2BA$1.26
Lyv AustinA21BR,1BA$1.28
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$1.14
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.25

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Austin, TX

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including South Shore, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at Emerson Apartments listed at $681.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $613 at Patten East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Shore is starting from $899 at Verde Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avonmora Apartments and starts from $1,212.

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