
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $616 (73 Rentals)
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iConic Mueller 1

iConic Windsor Park

Towne Oaks II

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7300 Twin Crest Dr

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St. Johns West

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302 Carmen Ct

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Casa Hills at 290

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Menlo At Mueller

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St. Johns, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Johns?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns Studio Apartments | $1,063 | $616 | $1,649 |
| St. Johns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $710 | $3,488 |
| St. Johns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $939 | $3,030 |
| St. Johns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,418 | $6,115 |
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Cheapest Available St. Johns Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Johns area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Villas de Sendero priced from $616. Vue at the Camerons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas de Sendero | Loft | Studio,1BA | $616 |
| Vue at the Camerons | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Rise at the Camerons | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Heights at the Cameron | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| VEER Apartments | Curve - AF50 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Wildwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| iConic Mueller 1 | Mueller 1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
| iConic Windsor Park | Classic 975 | 1BR,1BA | $757 |
| Short Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Casa Hills at 290 | A1U | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, TX
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.15 price per square foot B2 Model at Towne Oaks II in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Timbers starting at $1,325 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Johns apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Oaks II | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Timbers | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Casa Hills at 290 | B1U | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Estates at Norwood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Wildwood Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| iConic Mueller 1 | Mueller 1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Ashford Costa Esmeralda | 1X1-C | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Menlo At Mueller | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Chevy Chase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Villas de Sendero | Loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Johns?
The cheapest apartment in St. Johns is Wildwood Apartments which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in St. Johns costs $1,275.
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 26 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 $212 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Johns.
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