Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $949 (20 Rentals)

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1010 W 26th St

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621 W 31st St
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621 W 31st St

621 W 31st StAustin, TX 78705
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24 Flats
Studio Apartments

24 Flats

1515 Palma PlzAustin, TX 78703

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2408 Leon St
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2408 Leon St

2408 Leon StAustin, TX 78705
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808 Winflo Dr
Studio Apartments

808 Winflo Dr

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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Camino Flats
Studio Apartments

Camino Flats

2810 Salado StAustin, TX 78705
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West 7th St Flats
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West 7th St Flats

615 Upson StAustin, TX 78703
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XThe Chateau
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XThe Chateau

1211 W 8th StAustin, TX 78703
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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 $1,195.

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 $889, while the average apartment in West Austin costs $2,545.

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 140 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 $832 which is $1,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Austin.

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.