
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Valley Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunset Valley area of Austin.


Tramor at Hunter's Glen

Monterey Ranch

Marquis at Barton Trails

Sedona Springs

River Stone Ranch

2617 Ektom Dr
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Highlands Hill Country

The Park at Monterey Oaks

MAA Sunset Valley

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Trillium Terrace

5216 McCarty Ln

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Alexan Garza Ranch

5303 Indio Cove
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Nichols Park

Southland Apartments

2615 Ektom Dr

5209 Tahoe Trail

Alister Sunset Valley

Cheshire Gardens

3800 Allegro Lugar St
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2619 Ektom Dr

6810 Deatonhill Dr

1918 Berkeley Ave

5210 Tahoe Trail

6201 Berkett Cove

2616 Ektom Dr

2400 Berkett Dr
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Camden Gaines Ranch

5006 W Wind Trail

5305 Indio Cove, Unit B, Unit B
Sunset Valley, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Valley Studio Apartments | $1,204 | $955 | $1,799 |
| Sunset Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $885 | $2,090 |
| Sunset Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $1,091 | $2,479 |
| Sunset Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,490 | $2,283 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Valley Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Valley area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridge at Sterling Springs priced from $885. Monterey Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Sunset Valley apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge at Sterling Springs | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Monterey Ranch | The Lamar Classic | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Marquis at Barton Trails | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
| Alister Sunset Valley | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| Sedona Springs | Enclave Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| River Stone Ranch | The Cannon Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Highlands Hill Country | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| The Park at Monterey Oaks | Sabine | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| MAA Sunset Valley | Burgundy | 1BR,1BA | $1,423 |
| Trillium Terrace | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,693 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Valley, TX
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Valley area is the $2.10 price per square foot A4 Model at Trillium Terrace in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,693. The second greatest value Sunset Valley apartment is the A1-Renovated Model at Highlands Hill Country starting at $1,325 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trillium Terrace | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Highlands Hill Country | A1-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Park at Monterey Oaks | Sabine | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Alister Sunset Valley | A01 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| MAA Sunset Valley | Burgundy | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Sedona Springs | Enclave Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| River Stone Ranch | The Cannon Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Marquis at Barton Trails | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Monterey Ranch | The Lamar Classic | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| Bridge at Sterling Springs | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Valley is under $1,693.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Valley is Bridge at Sterling Springs which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in Sunset Valley costs $1,580.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Valley?
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 19 regular apartments in Sunset Valley 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 Sunset Valley?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Valley have an average cost of $134 which is $1,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Valley.
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