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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Austin Studio Apartments | $1,877 | $1,306 | $2,120 |
| Southwest Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $950 | $3,003 |
| Southwest Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,130 | $4,099 |
| Southwest Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $1,429 | $6,450 |
| Southwest Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $3,324 | $3,359 |
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
See all Apartments in AustinThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire Lakeway priced from $1,018. Landmark Conservancy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,042. Here are the most affordable Southwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Lakeway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Landmark Conservancy | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
| Alister Oak Hill | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Ocotillo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,052 |
| Yaupon by Windsor | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,066 |
| Callista Hill Country Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Settler's Creek Apartments | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $1,130 |
| Palo Verde | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| The Ridge at Headwaters | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,182 |
| Pearl Bee Cave | A2.2WF | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Austin area is the $1.40 price per square foot C01 Renovated Model at Alister Oak Hill in the in the Covered Bridge neighborhood starting from $1,835. The second greatest value Southwest Austin apartment is the 1215 Terjo Ln Model at 1215 Terjo Ln, Unit A starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Steiner Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alister Oak Hill | C01 Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 1215 Terjo Ln, Unit A | 1215 Terjo Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Southwest Trails | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Settler's Creek Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Belterra Springs | Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Saint Mary | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Ridge at Headwaters | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Callista Hill Country Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Yaupon by Windsor | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Ocotillo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Austin is at Local Dripping Springs listed at $1,331.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment is $1,018 at Berkshire Lakeway.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Austin is starting from $1,130 at Settler's Creek Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Southwest Trails and starts from $1,429.
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