Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Uptown Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property priced from $995. 1400 Rio Grande Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Uptown Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$995
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Austin, TX

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Austin area is the $0.98 price per square foot D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,232. The second greatest value Uptown Austin apartment is the #342 Model at Nueces Flats starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.98
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.43
1215 Guadalupe St, Unit S-60031215 Guadalupe StStudio ,1BA$5.35
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.49
Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms)Furnished Bedroom 4 Bed 2 Bath C4BR,2BA$7.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #169

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Austin?

There are currently 31 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,500. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Austin ranging from $1,295 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Austin ranges from $1,295 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,443.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown Austin range from $2,100 to $2,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,082.

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