Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (38 Rentals)

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7880 US-290

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8800 US-290

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Live Oak Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Trails

8500 W Highway 71Austin, TX 78735
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Yaupon by Windsor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Yaupon by Windsor

7870 US 290 Hwy WAustin, TX 78736
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The Saint Mary
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Saint Mary

7500 W Slaughter LnAustin, TX 78749
property at 5600 Madrone

5600 Madrone

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Southwest Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Anthem at Ledge Stone priced from $998. Ocotillo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,026. Here are the most affordable Southwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anthem at Ledge StoneAsh1BR,1BA$998
Ocotillo ApartmentsA2a1BR,1BA$1,026
Yaupon by WindsorA11BR,1BA$1,074
Local Dripping SpringsS1 80Studio,1BA$1,074
Settler's Creek Apartments2x2A2BR,2BA$1,090
Landmark ConservancyA11BR,1BA$1,107
The Ridge at HeadwatersA11BR,1BA$1,174
Berkshire LakewayA11BR,1BA$1,201
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,220
AMLI Covered BridgeA31BR,1BA$1,224

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Austin, TX

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Austin area is the $1.53 price per square foot C3 Model at Avalon Townhomes at Bee Cave in the in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Southwest Austin apartment is the Yaupon Model at Belterra Springs starting at $1,940 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Highpointe Premier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Townhomes at Bee CaveC33BR,2.5BA$1.53
Belterra SpringsYaupon3BR,2BA$1.59
Southwest TrailsB22BR,2BA$1.18
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA4D1BR,1BA$1.34
Settler's Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.29
Alister Oak HillA01 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.61
Palo VerdeOne Bedroom A1G1BR,1BA$1.55
FalconheadA21BR,1BA$1.60
The Ridge at HeadwatersA11BR,1BA$1.63
Anthem at Ledge StoneAsh1BR,1BA$1.66

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southwest Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Southwest Austin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Austin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Austin is at Local Dripping Springs listed at $1,074.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment is $998 at Anthem at Ledge Stone.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Austin is starting from $1,090 at Settler's Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Southwest Trails and starts from $1,399.

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