Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Edwards Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (67 Rentals)

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3018 S 1st St

AustinTX78704
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Whisper Hollow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whisper Hollow

3300 Parker LnAustin, TX 78741
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SOCO 121
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SOCO 121

121 Woodward 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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2526 Durwood 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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Sierra Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Ridge

201 Saint Elmo Rd WAustin, TX 78745
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Establishment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Establishment

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 Forest Creek Apartments priced from $700. Hillside Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable St. Edwards apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$700
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$765
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$795
Soco at AlpineStudio 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$799
The Social ApartmentsThe Artist1BR,1BA$807
MontecitoCedar1BR,1BA$830
Alma SocoAlma Soco - Studio - Premium1BR,1BA$850
Acclaim at South Congress1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Grace WoodsA61BR,1BA$891
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Edwards, TX

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Edwards area is the $1.42 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value St. Edwards apartment is the Townhomes Balcony/Pool View -Access Model at Woodwillow Townhomes starting at $1,475 with a $1.51 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.
Polaris on the Park - Renovated ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.42
Woodwillow TownhomesTownhomes Balcony/Pool View -Access2BR,2.5BA$1.51
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.30
Cascade ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.40
Aria GrandB12BR,2BA$1.37
The Brook Apartments2 Bedroom 2/1F2BR,1BA$1.47
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$1.26
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Social ApartmentsThe Artist1BR,1BA$1.56

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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
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

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 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 $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Edwards is Forest Creek Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in St. Edwards costs $2,106.

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 80 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 $568 which is $1,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Edwards.

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