Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (15 Rentals)

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property at 2124 Burton Dr

$890 - $1,550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2124 Burton Dr

AustinTX78741
property at 2001 Faro Dr

$899

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$899

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$899

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2001 Faro Dr, Unit 31D

2001 Faro Dr
AustinTX78741

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property at 2500 Burleson Rd

$948

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$948

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$948

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2500 Burleson Rd, Unit 609

2500 Burleson Rd
AustinTX78741
property at 2500 Burleson Rd

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2500 Burleson Rd, Unit 210

2500 Burleson Rd
AustinTX78741
property at 1840 Burton Dr

$800 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1840 Burton Dr

AustinTX78741

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property at 1705 Crossing Pl

$1,100 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1705 Crossing Pl

AustinTX78741

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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 Array priced from $574. Patten East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $588. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArrayThe 7001BR,1BA$574
Patten East1x1A1BR,1BA$588
Parker HeightsChoose Your Special! Affordable Studio Living i...Studio,1BA$635
Emerson Apartments at Town LakeStudioERStudio,1BA$641
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio,1BA$694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, TX

As of July 22, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ArrayThe 14273BR,2BA$1.19
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1.16
Douglas Landing Apartment Homes3 Bedroom- 60%3BR,2BA$1.21
Villages at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Ballpark North3x3 UG3BR,3BA$0.69
Easton Hills2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
South ShoreThe Retreat: 2/2 (912) at South Shore2BR,2BA$1.21
The SpokeB12BR,2BA$1.28
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.25
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Austin, TX

Ranked #114

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore

What type of rentals are currently available in South Shore?

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in South Shore, TX with pricing that ranges from $575 to $7,085. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Shore ranging from $685 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Shore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Shore ranges from $685 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,877.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Shore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Shore range from $685 to $7,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $899 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $685 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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