Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Edwards Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (52 Rentals)

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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward StAustin, TX 78704
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Whisper Hollow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whisper Hollow

3300 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741

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2314 Parker Ln

AustinTX78741
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Establishment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Establishment

3501 S 1st StAustin, 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 Grace Woods priced from $716. Forest Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable St. Edwards apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$716
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$779
Broadway CondominiumsBroadway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cascade ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$866
Acclaim at South Congress2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$876
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$899
MontecitoPecan1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Edwards, TX

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Edwards area is the $1.33 price per square foot B3 Model at Hillside Creek in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,389. The second greatest value St. Edwards apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2/2G Model at The Brook Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the South River City 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.
Hillside CreekB32BR,2BA$1.33
The Brook Apartments2 Bedroom 2/2G2BR,2BA$1.42
Aria GrandB12BR,2BA$1.38
Grace WoodsA81BR,1BA$1.60
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Establishment1BR/1BA - A1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1.59
The Social ApartmentsThe Chiller1BR,1BA$1.49
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.73
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Edwards, Austin, TX

Ranked #125

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the St. Edwards Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $930.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Edwards is Grace Woods which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in St. Edwards costs $2,288.

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 66 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 $580 which is $1,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Edwards.

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