Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (67 Rentals)

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2401 E Oltorf St

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Grove Place Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Place Apartments

1881 Grove BlvdAustin, TX 78741
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Trio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trio

2317 S Pleasant Valley RdAustin, TX 78741
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Mesh Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh Apartments

2101 Elmont 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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Array
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Array

2101 Burton DrAustin, 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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Mesh III
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesh III

2439 Town Lake CirAustin, TX 78741
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Chandelier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chandelier

2336 Douglas StAustin, TX 78741
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Alister Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alister Apartments

1845 Burton DrAustin, 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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High Point Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High Point Village

2400 Wickersham LnAustin, TX 78741
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Aero Riverside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aero Riverside

2201 Willow Creek DrAustin, 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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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 Verde Apartments priced from $650. Hillside Place 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
Verde ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$650
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$650
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
ArrayThe 7001BR,1BA$752
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$759
South ShoreThe Bungalow: 2/1 (800) South Shore2BR,1BA$799
Oltera in SoEastSpringsStudio,1BA$803
ChandelierA11BR,1BA$804
TrioA31BR,1BA$828
Waterloo Flats0A StudioStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $1.31 price per square foot D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Villages at East Riverside starting at $1,559 with a $1.26 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$1.31
Villages at East RiversideThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.26
Avonmora Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$0.99
BelaraB32BR,2.5BA$1.27
South ShoreThe Villa: 2/2 (948) at South Shore2BR,2BA$1.04
The Metropolis ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.21
Easton Hills2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
The SpokeB12BR,2BA$1.39
Jewel Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Austin, TX

Ranked #90

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $849.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Shore is Verde Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $1,984.

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 100 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 $428 which is $1,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.

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