
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (32 Rentals)
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1008 W 25th St

1907 Robbins Pl

1906 San Gabriel St

2408 Longview St

2100 San Gabriel St

2408 Leon St

2818 Nueces St
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Fountain Terrace Apartments

2608 Salado St

Rio Grande Square Apartments

Barranca Square Apartments

Texan Pearl

San Remo Apartments
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Lantana Apartments

2204 San Gabriel St

The Sinclair

1010 W 23rd 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 |
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West Campus Austin Studio Apartments | $1,838 | $749 | $2,059 |
West Campus Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $750 | $2,279 |
West Campus Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $474 | $2,795 |
West Campus Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $800 | $3,095 |
West Campus Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $489 | $6,000 |
West Campus Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $1,189 | $1,299 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Studio unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $700. Villas on Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable West Campus Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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San Gabriel Square Apartments | Small Efficency | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Villas on Rio | D5TH-SHARED | 4BR,4BA | $979 |
Fountain Terrace Apartments | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Lone Star Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Marian Condos | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Rio Grande Square Apartments | Model 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Barranca Square Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
HillTop | Colorado B | 4BR,4BA | $1,181 |
Diplomat Apartments | 1BR/1BA Full Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Lantana Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus Austin area is the $0.45 price per square foot D5TH-SHARED Model at Villas on Rio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $979. The second greatest value West Campus Austin apartment is the D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio starting at $1,050 with a $0.83 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. |
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Villas on Rio | D5TH-SHARED | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $0.83 |
Sterling | 3 bedroom 3 bathroom-C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.97 |
San Remo Apartments | C | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.68 |
GrandMarc Austin | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
24 Longview | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
Yugo Austin Waterloo | 3 Bed, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.59 |
Sparq on Rio | San Antonio | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Noble 2500 | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Lone Star Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Getting Around the West Campus Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,350.
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 $899, while the average apartment in West Campus Austin costs $9,000.
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 90 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 $1,289 which is $7,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Austin.
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