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1500 Faro DrAustin, TX 78741
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2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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2207 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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1511 Faro DrAustin, TX 78741
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1300 Pleasant Valley Rd SAustin, TX 78741
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2400 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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1616 Royal Crest DrAustin, TX 78741
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2401 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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1806 Clubview AveAustin, TX 78741
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4404 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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2105 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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1201 Lady Bird LnAustin, TX 78741
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1301 Crossing PlAustin, TX 78741
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The Zoey
5700 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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1709 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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1700 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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4711 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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2000 Riverside Farms RdAustin, TX 78741
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1300 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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1300 Crossing PlAustin, TX 78741
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2223 Waterloo City LnAustin, TX 78741
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1333 Shore District DrAustin, TX 78741
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2347 Douglas StAustin, TX 78741
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The Breakers on the Lake
1500 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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2239 Cromwell CirAustin, TX 78741
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2101 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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1919 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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2310 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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2201 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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2323 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741
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2439 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741
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2005 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Hillside Place
4821 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78741
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Chandelier
2336 Douglas StAustin, TX 78741
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2200 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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1911-1911 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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1900 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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1600 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Riverside Meadows
1601 Montopolis DrAustin, TX 78741
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South Shore, Austin, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $635 | $2,372 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $695 | $4,721 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $820 | $5,710 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $685 | $7,085 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $575 | $2,295 |
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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 $588. Array has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $591. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patten East | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $588 |
| Array | The 700 | 1BR,1BA | $591 |
| Parker Heights | Choose Your Special! Affordable Studio Living i... | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Emerson Apartments at Town Lake | StudioER | Studio,1BA | $641 |
| Point South and Bridgehollow | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $694 |
| Verde Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Aero Riverside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| South Shore | The Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Hillside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| High Point Village | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, TX
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $1.19 price per square foot The 1427 Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,693. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments starting at $1,551 with a $1.16 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Array | The 1427 | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Paradise Oaks Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Douglas Landing Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom- 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Lyv Austin | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Villages at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Ballpark North | 3x3 UG | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
| South Shore | The Retreat: 2/2 (912) at South Shore | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Vi Collina | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Spoke | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Hillside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Shore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Shore is under $834.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?
The cheapest apartment in South Shore is Patten East which is listed at $588, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $1,940.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Shore?
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 45 regular apartments in South Shore 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 Shore?
Cheap apartments in South Shore have an average cost of $279 which is $1,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.
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