Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (57 Rentals)

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1602 Parker Ln

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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh Apartments

2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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Array
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Array

2101 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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Chandelier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chandelier

2336 Douglas StAustin, 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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Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Apartments

2310 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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High Point Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High Point Village

2400 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh

2101 Elmont DrAustin, TX 78741
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Mia Riverside
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mia Riverside

1601 Royal Crest DrAustin, TX 78741

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Altura
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Altura

1911-1911 Willow Creek DrAustin, TX 78741
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Burl North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Burl North

2507 Burleson CtAustin, 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 Aero Riverside priced from $665. Mesh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aero RiversideA41BR,1BA$665
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$759
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$775
South ShoreThe Cabana: studio at Avesta South ShoreStudio,1BA$790
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800
Parker Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$808

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, TX

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,523. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Parker Lane Apartments starting at $770 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the South River City 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.
Estates at East RiversideThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.33
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Jewel Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.34
AlturaPeak - 2x1 - 860 sqft at Avesta Altura2BR,1BA$1.48
BelaraB12BR,2BA$1.36
The SpokeB12BR,2BA$1.39
Vibe on Riverside2x2 - Upgraded -For a limited time starting at ...2BR,2BA$1.50
Easton Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
The Metropolis ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.37
Vi CollinaA11BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Austin, TX

Ranked #69

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX 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.

Getting Around the South Shore Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 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 $808.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Shore is Aero Riverside which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $2,129.

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 58 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 $352 which is $1,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.

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