Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (65 Rentals)

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The Amber
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$1,569 - $3,074
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Amber

3901 E Parmer LnAustin, TX 78754
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Alma North Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alma North Plaza

1007 E Rundberg LnAustin, TX 78753
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Blu
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blu

9500 Dessau RdAustin, TX 78754
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Sangria Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sangria Park

6855 E Highway 290Austin, TX 78723
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Lynridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynridge Apartments

3400 Lynridge DrAustin, TX 78723
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Villas de la Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas de la Plaza

9601 Middle Fiskville RdAustin, TX 78753
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property at 7417 Vintage Hills Dr

$995

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7417 Vintage Hills Dr, Unit D, Unit D

7417 Vintage Hills Dr
AustinTX78723
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The Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Square

9435 Middle Fiskville RdAustin, TX 78753

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Walnut Creek, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Creek area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Yager Flats priced from $669. Alma North Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yager FlatsA1 HV-30%1BR,1BA$669
Alma North PlazaA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Eryngo Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
BluA1Studio,1BA$726
Pebble Creek ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$775
Sage Hill Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$793
Villages at Fiskville1BR1BR,1BA$799
Agave FallsLily1BR,1BA$815
Ashford Costa Esmeralda1X1-B1BR,1BA$825
Promontory Point ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, TX

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Daffan Flats in the in the Shadow Glen neighborhood starting from $1,409. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Eryngo Hills starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the University Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Daffan Flats2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Eryngo Hills2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Creekside on Parmer LaneB12BR,2BA$1.36
Residences at DeckerB12BR,2BA$1.28
The BelmontA11BR,1BA$1.36
Ashford Cameron Grove1X1-A-R1BR,1BA$1.39
Salado at Walnut CreekB 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 7822BR,1BA$1.41
The Terrace at Walnut CreekA11BR,1BA$1.43
Villas de la PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.46
Ashford Costa Esmeralda1X1-B1BR,1BA$1.43

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

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Walnut Creek, Austin, TX

Ranked #138

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Creek is under $855.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek is Yager Flats which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Walnut Creek costs $1,909.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Creek?

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 273 regular apartments in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Creek have an average cost of $968 which is $941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek.

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