
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Campus Austin area of Austin.


San Gabriel Square Apartments

Pease Parkside Apartments

Marian Condos

2410 Longview St

Montage Apartments

Lone Star Lofts

1902 Nueces St
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2610 Salado St

The Carrells Apartments

2404 Longview St

2608 Salado St

1907 Robbins Pl

Fountain Terrace Apartments

2307 Rio Grande St

1008 W 25th St
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2108 San Gabriel St

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1010 W 26th St

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2818 Nueces St

The Sinclair

1013 W 23rd St

2515 Pearl St

2408 Leon St

Warwick

The Block on 25th - West

The Block on 28th
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The Block on 25th - East

621 W 31st St

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West Campus Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 | $1,780 | $975 | $2,210 |
| West Campus Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $600 | $2,318 |
| West Campus Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $649 | $2,295 |
| West Campus Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $604 | $3,114 |
| West Campus Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $489 | $3,500 |
| West Campus Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $1,189 | $1,519 |
| West Campus Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $1,249 | $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 1 Bed unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $649. 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 | Large 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Marian Condos | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
| Montage Apartments | Model 1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Carrells Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lone Star Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Fountain Terrace Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Pease Parkside Apartments | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| Rio Grande Square Apartments | Model 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 21 Pearl | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,199 |
| Yugo Austin Nueces | 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 4BR,2BA | $1,229 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus Austin area is the $1.81 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at Lone Star Lofts in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value West Campus Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,309 with a $0.90 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Lofts | 4BR/4.0BA | 4BR,4BA | $1.81 |
| Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Yugo Austin Nueces | 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 4BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $1.16 |
| San Remo Apartments | C | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.68 |
| Nob Hill Homes | nhrB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 24 Longview | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| Yugo Austin Corner | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 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 $1,229.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus Austin?
The cheapest apartment in West Campus Austin is San Gabriel Square Apartments which is listed at $649, 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 170 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 $1,347 which is $17,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Austin.
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