Cheap Homes for Rent in University of Texas Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (102 Rentals)

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property at 911 W 22nd St

$950 - $3,600

Studio To 6 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

911 W 22nd St

AustinTX78705
property at 2800 Cole St

$995

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 9

2800 Cole St

AustinTX78705
property at 3303 Duval St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3303 Duval St, Unit B

3303 Duval St
AustinTX78705

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property at 1000 W 26th St

$750 - $1,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 5

1000 W 26th St

AustinTX78705
property at 2408 Longview

$900 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2408 Longview

AustinTX78705
property at 304 E 33rd St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

304 E 33rd St

AustinTX78705
property at 2604 Salado St

$1,100 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 30

2604 Salado St

AustinTX78705
property at 3400 Speedway

$925 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3400 Speedway

AustinTX78705

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property at 204 E 30th St

$1,100 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

204 E 30th St

AustinTX78705
property at 2408 Longview St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2408 Longview St, Unit 211

2408 Longview St
AustinTX78705

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property at 910 Duncan Ln

$1,200 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

910 Duncan Ln

AustinTX78705
property at 910 Duncan Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Duncan Ln, Unit 50

910 Duncan Ln
AustinTX78705
property at 2409 Leon St

$1,250 - $2,750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2409 Leon St

AustinTX78705
property at 501 W 26th

$1,250 - $3,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

501 W 26th

AustinTX78705
property at 803 W 28th St

$1,200 - $1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

803 W 28th St

AustinTX78705
property at 2802 Nueces St

$1,295 - $1,595

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2802 Nueces St

AustinTX78705
property at 2207 Leon St

$1,300 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2207 Leon St

AustinTX78705

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property at 806 W 24th St

$1,300 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

806 W 24th St

AustinTX78705
property at 915 W 23rd St

$1,295 - $2,090

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

915 W 23rd St

AustinTX78705
property at 3110 Red River St

$1,250 - $1,395

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3110 Red River St

AustinTX78705
property at 2612 San Pedro St

$1,250 - $2,700

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2612 San Pedro St

AustinTX78705
property at 3115 Helms St

$1,200 - $1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

3115 Helms St

AustinTX78705
property at 1800 Lavaca St

$1,250 - $1,980

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1800 Lavaca St

AustinTX78701

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University of Texas Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University of Texas Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Texas Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $649. La Casita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable University of Texas Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall EfficencyStudio,1BA$649
La CasitaREMODELED 2x12BR,1BA$799
Pinnacle 31EfficiencyStudio,1BA$875
305 FlatsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$895
621 W 31st StStudioStudio,1BA$950
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$989
The Carrells Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Miller Square & Spanish TrailsA2 - Spanish Trails1BR,1BA$1,014
Oasis at the SpeedwayEasy Tiger1BR,1BA$1,025
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Texas Austin, TX

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Texas Austin area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4 Bed, 3 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Nueces in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,359. The second greatest value University of Texas Austin apartment is the Nueces Model at Sparq on Rio starting at $809 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of Texas Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 3 Bath Plus4BR,3BA$0.85
Sparq on RioNueces3BR,3BA$0.54
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus4BR,4BA$0.90
Point NorthD34BR,4BA$0.61
Signature 1909Boulder B4BR,4BA$0.82
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$1.19
Union on 24thD2 - The Elton4BR,4BA$1.35
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.69
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$1.18
La Casita2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Austin, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Austin Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Of Texas Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #41

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about University of Texas Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in University of Texas Austin?

There are currently 376 Apartments for Rent in University of Texas Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $624 to $36,676. There are also 234 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University of Texas Austin ranging from $800 to $17,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University of Texas Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University of Texas Austin ranges from $800 to $17,995 with an average monthly rent of $6,351.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University of Texas Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University of Texas Austin range from $809 to $36,676, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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