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property at 2714 Nueces St

2714 Nueces St

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

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property at 1000 W 26th St

1000 W 26th St

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property at 3206 King St

3206 King St

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property at 2210 Pearl St

2210 Pearl St

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 912 W 22nd St

912 W 22nd St

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property at 806 W 24th St

806 W 24th St

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property at 2604 Salado St

2604 Salado St

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property at 1010 W 23rd St

1010 W 23rd St

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property at 501 W 26th St

501 W 26th St

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 706 W 24th St

706 W 24th St

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property at 2802 Nueces St

2802 Nueces St

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property at 2302 Leon St

2302 Leon St

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property at 915 W 23rd St

915 W 23rd St

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property at 1510 W 6th St

1510 W 6th St

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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 Studio unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $809. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsLarge EfficencyStudio,1BA$809
Villas on RioB5-SHARED2BR,2BA$959
Le Med ApartmentsA-2 Texan1BR,1BA$989
West Campus FlatsMini StudioStudio,1BA$995
HillTopColorado A4BR,4BA$995
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$995
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Marian Condos1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Yugo Austin Rio5 Bed, 4 Bath Plus Loft5BR,4BA$1,079
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Austin, TX

As of June 04, 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
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.51
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.55
Villas on RioB22BR,2BA$1.66
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$1.69
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$1.72
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsLarge EfficencyStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in West Austin?

There are currently 389 Apartments for Rent in West Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $574 to $22,360. There are also 246 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Austin ranging from $800 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Austin ranges from $800 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,452.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Austin range from $574 to $22,360, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $14,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $730.

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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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

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.