Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (51 Rentals)

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Midtown Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

615 St Johns Ave WAustin, TX 78752
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Raphael Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Raphael Apartments

5505-5520 Helen StAustin, TX 78751
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Flats At The Cameron
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats At The Cameron

1308 Mckie DrAustin, TX 78752
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6509 Berkman Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6509 Berkman Dr

6509 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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Highland Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Square

6906-7000 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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iConic Mueller 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

iConic Mueller 2

1008 Reinli StAustin, TX 78723
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Crestwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood

1714 Patton LnAustin, TX 78723
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XCrestwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

XCrestwood

1714-1800 Patton LnAustin, TX 78723
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Crestview Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Place

7304 Twin Crest DrAustin, TX 78752
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Short Hills South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Short Hills South

8001 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753
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7101 Guadalupe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7101 Guadalupe St

7101 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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Highland Flats
Studio Apartments

Highland Flats

400 Kenniston DrAustin, TX 78752
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The Nest
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Nest

6707 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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Garden Path
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Path

8017 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753
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LaRue on Highland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LaRue on Highland

500 E Highland Mall BlvdAustin, TX 78752
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The Johnny
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Johnny

613 W Saint Johns AveAustin, TX 78752
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XThe Highlander
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Highlander

809 Tirado StAustin, TX 78752
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Maple Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Arms Apartments

1614 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723
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St. Johns, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Johns Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Johns area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Wildwood Apartments priced from $600. Azure Apartments and Townhomes (NEW OWNERS) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Azure Apartments and Townhomes (NEW OWNERS)A3 (Premium)1BR,1BA$750
Sangria ParkA1Studio,1BA$779
VEER ApartmentsSwerve - AF60Studio,1BA$790
Short Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Heights at the Cameron0x1Studio,1BA$799
Flats At The Cameron0x1Studio,1BA$829
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$849
City View at MuellerS1Studio,1BA$850
Villas de SenderoEfficiencyStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, TX

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Timbers in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,937. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the C1 Model at Paddock at Norwood starting at $1,811 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Coronado Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Johns apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Timbers4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.46
Paddock at NorwoodC13BR,2BA$1.53
Chevy ChaseB12BR,1BA$1.53
Estates at Norwood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Azure Apartments and Townhomes (NEW OWNERS)B3 - TH + BYard (Designer)2BR,1.5BA$1.53
Vue at the Camerons1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$1.43
Towne OaksA1BR,1BA$1.64
Rise at the Camerons1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Johns, Austin, TX

Ranked #86

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including St. Johns, 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 filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the St. Johns Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St. Johns?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Johns is under $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in St. Johns is Chevy Chase which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in St. Johns costs $1,941.

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

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 120 regular apartments in St. Johns 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. Johns?

Cheap apartments in St. Johns have an average cost of $786 which is $1,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Johns.

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