Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Edwards Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (65 Rentals)

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Cascade Apartments
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$655 - $1,473
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$464 - $1,282
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$191

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$655 - $1,473
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cascade Apartments

1221 Algarita AveAustin, TX 78704
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Soco at Alpine
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$699 - $999
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$694 - $994
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$5

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$699 - $999
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Soco at Alpine

3508 Alpine CirAustin, TX 78704
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Hillside Creek
$801 - $1,778
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$776 - $1,753
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$25

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$801 - $1,778
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Hillside Creek

1730-1730 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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The Social Apartments
$830 - $1,492
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$742 - $1,404
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$88

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$830 - $1,492
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Social Apartments

1817 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78741
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44 South
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$1,054 - $1,999
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$1,002 - $1,947
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$52

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$1,054 - $1,999
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44 South

4411 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78745
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Prospect
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$1,079 - $2,584
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$995 - $2,500
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$84

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$1,079 - $2,584
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Prospect

122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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Tree
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$1,191 - $2,134
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$1,150 - $2,093
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$41

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$1,191 - $2,134
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Tree

3715 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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The District at SoCo
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$1,199 - $2,234
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$1,077 - $2,112
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$122

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$1,199 - $2,234
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The District at SoCo

501 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78704
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The Mercury
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$1,271 - $4,565
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$1,140 - $4,434
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$131

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$1,271 - $4,565
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Mercury

601 Cardinal LnAustin, TX 78704
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Whisper Hollow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whisper Hollow

3300 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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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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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

2001 I-35 SAustin, TX 78741
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$925

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$925

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$925

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3018 S 1st St

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$925 - $1,850

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3018 S 1st St

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Montecito
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito

3111 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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Alpine Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

116 W Alpine RdAustin, TX 78704
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Sierra Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Ridge

201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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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 Cascade Apartments priced from $655. Forest Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable St. Edwards apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsThe 4841BR,1BA$655
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$699
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$750
Hillside CreekA31BR,1BA$801
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$849
Soco at Alpine1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$899
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Element StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$900
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments. Best prices in South Austin.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
MontecitoCedar1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Edwards, TX

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Edwards area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Swinger Model at The Social Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,459. The second greatest value St. Edwards apartment is the Townhouse Model at Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments. Best prices in South Austin. starting at $1,499 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Riverside 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.
The Social ApartmentsThe Swinger3BR,2BA$1.16
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments. Best prices in South Austin.Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.42
Woodwillow Townhomes and Duplexes2 BR Flat - Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.51
Hillside CreekB12BR,2BA$1.34
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.30
St. Edwards Place ApartmentsB1-825 (Designer)2BR,1BA$1.39
Soco at Alpine1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$1.46
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Edwards, Austin, TX

Ranked #127

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $965.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Edwards is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in St. Edwards costs $3,100.

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 110 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 $625 which is $2,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Edwards.

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