
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (96 Rentals)
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Marian Condos

Pease Parkside Apartments

Lone Star Lofts

Fountain Terrace Apartments

Montage Apartments

912 W 22 1/2 St

2408 Longview St

1902 Nueces St

2612 Salado St
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2610 Salado St

2404 Longview St

1906 San Gabriel St

The Carrells Apartments

702 W 22nd St, Unit A, Unit A

2307 Rio Grande St

1008 W 25th St

906 W 22nd St

2800 Pearl St

West Campus Flats
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1010 W 26th St

Rio Grande Square Apartments

Barranca Square Apartments

1302 W 24th St

2818 Nueces St

2408 Leon St

The Sinclair

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1013 W 23rd St

806 W 24th St
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2604 Salado St

2810 Nueces St, Unit 104, Unit 104

Diplomat Apartments

701 W 25th St

2401 Leon St, Unit 106, Unit 106

2814 Nueces St

1910 Robbins Pl

914 W 26th St

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Warwick
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2410 Longview St

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2402 Rio Grande St

The Block on 25th - East

1011 W 23rd St

2802 Nueces St

2815 Rio Grande St

621 W 31st St

2704 San Pedro St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Campus Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Campus Austin Studio Apartments | $1,729 | $895 | $2,270 |
| West Campus Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $799 | $2,399 |
| West Campus Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $624 | $2,695 |
| West Campus Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $604 | $3,239 |
| West Campus Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $489 | $3,600 |
| West Campus Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $1,189 | $1,519 |
| West Campus Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $814 | $1,499 |
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Cheapest Available West Campus Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Campus Austin area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $799. Marian Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Campus Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Square Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Marian Condos | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
| Fountain Terrace Apartments | S1 Upgraded | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Montage Apartments | Model 1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Pease Parkside Apartments | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| The Carrells Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 21 Pearl | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,199 |
| Yugo Austin Nueces | 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 4BR,2BA | $1,229 |
| Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus | 4BR,4BA | $1,309 |
| Lone Star Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus Austin area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Rio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,309. The second greatest value West Campus Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 3 Bath Classic Model at Yugo Austin Nueces starting at $1,299 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Campus Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Yugo Austin Nueces | 4 Bed, 3 Bath Classic | 4BR,3BA | $0.98 |
| San Remo Apartments | C | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.68 |
| 24 Longview | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| Lone Star Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Sparq on Rio | Guadalupe | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Texan 26 | 2x2 Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Yugo Austin Corner | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Carrells Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| San Gabriel Square Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Campus Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Campus Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Campus Austin is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus Austin?
The cheapest apartment in West Campus Austin is Montage Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Campus Austin costs $18,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Campus 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 209 regular apartments in West Campus 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 Campus Austin?
Cheap apartments in West Campus Austin have an average cost of $1,281 which is $17,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Austin.
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