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property at 911 W 22nd St

911 W 22nd St

AustinTX78705
property at 1008 W 25th St

1008 W 25th St

AustinTX78705
property at 2408 Leon St

2408 Leon St

AustinTX78705

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property at 703 W 11th St

703 W 11th St

AustinTX78701

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 1600 West Ave

1600 West Ave

AustinTX78701
property at 2818 Nueces St

2818 Nueces St

AustinTX78705

Beyond "Keep Austin Weird": Your Insider's Ultimate Guide to Renting and Living in Austin, Texas

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property at 711 W 32nd St

711 W 32nd St

AustinTX78705

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 908 W 21st St

908 W 21st St

AustinTX78705
property at 2515 Pearl St

2515 Pearl St

AustinTX78705
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick

2907 West AveAustin, TX 78705

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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 1 Bed unit found at Pease Parkside Apartments priced from $800. Marian Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pease Parkside ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$800
Marian Condos2x22BR,2BA$800
San Gabriel Square Apartments1BR/1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$899
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$949
Le Med ApartmentsA-2 Texan1BR,1BA$989
Lone Star Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$1,095
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$1,099
Rio Grande Square ApartmentsModel 11BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Austin, TX

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Austin area is the $0.50 price per square foot D5TH-SHARED Model at Villas on Rio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value West Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Model at Yugo Austin Nueces starting at $1,229 with a $0.91 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.
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$0.50
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic4BR,2BA$0.91
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.83
San Remo ApartmentsC3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.27
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.49
Yugo Austin Corner2 Bed, 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.30
Yugo Austin Rio2 Bed, 1 Bath Loft2BR,1BA$1.58
21 Pearl2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Noble 25002x2 A2BR,2BA$1.62

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Austin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Austin is at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Austin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Austin Apartment is $800 at Pease Parkside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Austin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Austin is starting from $800 at Marian Condos.

What is the most affordable West Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at San Remo Apartments and starts from $1,850.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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.