Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (36 Rentals)

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8800 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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Yaupon by Windsor
1 to 2 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

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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 $1,109. Callista Hill Country Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable Southwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocotillo ApartmentsA1a1BR,1BA$1,109
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,140
Berkshire LakewayA11BR,1BA$1,172
Yaupon by WindsorA11BR,1BA$1,174
Alister Oak HillA011BR,1BA$1,243
Paseo at Bee CaveBarton Creek1BR,1BA$1,256
Belterra SpringsLive Oak1BR,1BA$1,277
The Ridge at HeadwatersA11BR,1BA$1,290
Anthem at Ledge StoneElm1BR,1BA$1,297
Hudson MiramontA21BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Austin, TX

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Austin area is the $1.72 price per square foot 4A Townhome Model at BB Living Sweetwater Crossing in the in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood starting from $3,296. The second greatest value Southwest Austin apartment is the 1102 Minnie Dr Model at 1102 Minnie Dr, Unit Duplex starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Falconhead 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$1.72
1102 Minnie Dr, Unit Duplex1102 Minnie Dr2BR,1BA$1.42
Settler's Creek Apartments2x2A2BR,2BA$1.28
Western Springs Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.55
The Saint MaryA21BR,1BA$1.54
Alister Oak HillA01p1BR,1BA$1.63
Anthem at Ledge StoneHickory1BR,1BA$1.72
Hudson MiramontA21BR,1BA$1.61
Belterra SpringsLive Oak1BR,1BA$1.71
Callista Hill Country ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.66

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Southwest Austin, Austin, TX

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Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX 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 $1,538.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Austin Apartment is $1,109 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 $1,501 at Anthem at Ledge Stone.

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 $1,745.

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