Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (42 Rentals)

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8800 US-290

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7880 US-290

AustinTX78736
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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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7870 US-290

AustinTX78736

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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 Ocotillo Apartments priced from $1,145. Settler's Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Southwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocotillo ApartmentsA1a1BR,1BA$1,145
Settler's Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,160
Estates at Bee CaveA11BR,1BA$1,192
Paseo at Bee CaveBarton Creek1BR,1BA$1,208
Alister Oak HillA011BR,1BA$1,219
Local Dripping SpringsS1 80Studio,1BA$1,239
Yaupon by WindsorA11BR,1BA$1,254
Landmark ConservancyA11BR,1BA$1,266
Anthem at Ledge StoneCypress1BR,1BA$1,276
Palo VerdeOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Austin, TX

As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Austin area is the $1.76 price per square foot 4A Townhome Model at BB Living Sweetwater Crossing in the in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Southwest Austin apartment is the C1-2G Model at Estates at Bee Cave starting at $2,498 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the The Vistas at Lake Travis 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.
BB Living Sweetwater Crossing4A Townhome4BR,2.5BA$1.76
Estates at Bee CaveC1-2G3BR,2BA$1.75
1215 Terjo Ln, Unit A1215 Terjo Ln1BR,1BA$1.23
Belterra SpringsYaupon3BR,2BA$1.58
1102 Minnie Dr, Unit Duplex1102 Minnie Dr2BR,1BA$1.42
Hudson MiramontB2a2BR,2BA$1.63
Settler's Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.18
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.41
Alister Oak HillA01p1BR,1BA$1.56
The Ridge at HeadwatersA11BR,1BA$1.81

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Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

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

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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 $1,239.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment is $1,145 at Ocotillo Apartments.

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 $1,160 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 Callista Hill Country Apartments and starts from $1,760.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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