Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Edwards Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (71 Rentals)

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122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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$1,150

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212 Lessin Ln

AustinTX78704
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Tree
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$1,191 - $2,432
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3715 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Travis Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Travis Park Apartments

1110 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78704
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Alma Soco
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Soco

126 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704

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Montecito
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito

3111 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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$899 - $1,850

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3018 S 1st St

AustinTX78704
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Alpine Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

116 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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Alma Woodward
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Alma Woodward

607 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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Sierra Ridge
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Sierra Ridge

201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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Aria Grand
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aria Grand

1800 S IH 35 SVRD SBAustin, TX 78704
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$1,025

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3427 Willowrun Dr, Unit D, Unit D

3427 Willowrun Dr
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Bishop Momo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bishop Momo

4341 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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St Elmo Living
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St Elmo Living

4323 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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3501 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704

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St. Edwards, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Edwards Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Edwards area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Brook Apartments priced from $750. Cascade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $758. Here are the most affordable St. Edwards apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$750
Cascade ApartmentsThe 6641BR,1BA$758
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$759
Whisper HollowOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$845
MontecitoCedar1BR,1BA$850
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$862
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Princeton CondominiumsPrinceton 1st Floor1BR,1BA$945
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments. Best prices in South Austin.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Edwards, TX

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Edwards area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Acclaim at South Congress in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value St. Edwards apartment is the Townhomes-Non Balcony Model at Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes starting at $1,430 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Edwards apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acclaim at South Congress3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Woodwillow Townhomes and DuplexesTownhomes-Non Balcony2BR,2.5BA$1.47
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.17
Aria GrandB12BR,2BA$1.32
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Designer)2BR,1BA$1.33
Hillside CreekA21BR,1BA$1.26
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments. Best prices in South Austin.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$1.48
Whisper HollowOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$1.45

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St. Edwards, Austin, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Austin, TX. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Edwards Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St. Edwards?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Edwards is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Edwards?

The cheapest apartment in St. Edwards is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $743, while the average apartment in St. Edwards costs $1,506.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Edwards?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 114 regular apartments in St. Edwards that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in St. Edwards?

Cheap apartments in St. Edwards have an average cost of $677 which is $829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Edwards.

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