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property at 911 W 22nd St

911 W 22nd St

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2610 Salado St

AustinTX78705

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1010 W 26th St

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1600 West Ave

AustinTX78701
property at 2408 Leon St

2408 Leon St

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1008 W 25th St

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1108 Nueces St

AustinTX78701

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property at 709 Graham Pl

709 Graham Pl

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property at 711 W 32nd St

711 W 32nd St

AustinTX78705
property at 1605 Pease Rd

1605 Pease Rd

AustinTX78703

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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 San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $799. Fountain Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square Apartments1BR/1BA w/ Study1BR,1BA$799
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1 ClassicStudio,1BA$895
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$949
Villas on RioB5-SHARED2BR,2BA$959
Deep Eddy FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$995
West Campus FlatsMini StudioStudio,1BA$995
HillTopColorado A4BR,4BA$995
Marian Condos1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
621 W 31st StStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Austin, TX

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Austin area is the $0.78 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,329. The second greatest value West Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 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.
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.78
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
TorreTH - C23BR,3BA$1.31
Axis West CampusArdent2BR,2BA$1.21
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.55
Villas on RioB22BR,2BA$1.66
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$1.69
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$1.72
San Gabriel Square Apartments1BR/1BA w/ Study1BR,1BA$1.60

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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 Fountain Terrace Apartments listed at $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Austin Apartment is $799 at San Gabriel Square 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 $959 at Villas on Rio.

What is the most affordable West Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at HillTop and starts from $1,200.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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