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2408 Leon St

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property at 808 Winflo Dr

808 Winflo Dr

AustinTX78703
property at 1010 W 23rd St

1010 W 23rd St

AustinTX78705

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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property at 711 W 32nd St

711 W 32nd St

AustinTX78705
property at 908 W 21st St

908 W 21st St

AustinTX78705
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Warwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick

2907 West AveAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - West
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - West

2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 28th
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 28th

701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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West Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Austin area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Villas on Rio priced from $690. San Gabriel Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$690
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall EfficencyStudio,1BA$700
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$949
Le Med ApartmentsA-2 Texan1BR,1BA$989
West Campus FlatsMini StudioStudio,1BA$995
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$995
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$995
Lone Star Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Marian Condos1x11BR,1BA$1,050
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Austin, TX

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Austin area is the $0.83 price per square foot D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value West Austin apartment is the 3 bedroom 3 bathroom-C1 Model at Sterling starting at $1,199 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.83
Sterling3 bedroom 3 bathroom-C13BR,3BA$0.97
San Remo ApartmentsC3BR,2.5BA$1.68
zGrandMarc Austin2X22BR,2BA$1.38
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.49
Yugo Austin Waterloo3 Bed, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.66
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.55
Villas on RioB2A-SHARED2BR,2BA$0.82
Lone Star Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.81
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$1.72

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West Austin, Austin, TX

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Austin is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Austin?

The cheapest apartment in West Austin is San Gabriel Square Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in West Austin costs $9,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Austin?

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 114 regular apartments in West Austin 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 West Austin?

Cheap apartments in West Austin have an average cost of $838 which is $8,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Austin.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.