
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (78 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Vibe on Riverside

Riverside Meadows

2500 Burleson Rd, Unit 609

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Metropolitan

Mesh
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4500 E Oltorf St

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Burl North

1418 Vargas Rd
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Mesh I

1705 Crossing Pl

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1304 Summit St

6508 Santos St

901 Valdez St
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1601 Faro Dr

6007 Fairway St

2500 Burleson Rd

6030 Bluebell Cir

2102 Kirksey Dr

Valley Hill Duplexes

1815 River Crossing Cir
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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 | $1,281 | $635 | $2,365 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $674 | $4,725 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $835 | $5,685 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $695 | $6,980 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $575 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Shore Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?
The cheapest apartment in South Shore is Array which is listed at $574, 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 24 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 $243 which is $1,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.
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