
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (64 Rentals)
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2612 Salado St

1008 W 25th St

2514 Pearl St

Marian Condos

Pease Parkside Apartments

Montage Apartments

1913 Robbins Pl

621 W 31st St

Barranca Square Apartments
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The Carrells Apartments

2307 Rio Grande St

3000 Guadalupe St, Unit 208

2210 Pearl St

Fountain Terrace Apartments

1906 San Gabriel St

Lonestar Lofts

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Envoy Apartments

2612 San Pedro St
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1010 W 26th St

Rio Grande Square Apartments

1302 W 24th St

Diplomat Apartments

Lantana Apartments

The Sinclair

San Remo Apartments

2510 San Gabriel St

Warwick

The Block on 25th - West
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The Block on 28th

3000 Guadalupe St

911 W 22nd St

The Block on 25th - East

1006 1/2 W 22nd St

501 W 26th

1000 W 26th St

The Galileo at 25th

Sandpiper Apartments

Coventry Place Apartments
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2813 Rio Grande St

2408 Longview

2811 Rio Grande St

2220 Leon St

2604 Salado St

2408 Longview St, Unit 211

806-W24 W 24th St

Pease Parkside

2404 Longview St

806 W 24th 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 | $1,489 | $749 | $2,010 |
| West Campus Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $750 | $2,279 |
| West Campus Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $624 | $2,652 |
| West Campus Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $809 | $3,176 |
| West Campus Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $675 | $4,400 |
| West Campus Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,335 | $4,000 |
| 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 Studio unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $649. Marian Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. 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 | Small Efficency | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Marian Condos | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Pease Parkside Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 621 W 31st St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Villas on Rio | B2A-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $989 |
| The Carrells Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Barranca Square Apartments | Studio-Movein Now | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Montage Apartments | Model 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus | 4BR,4BA | $1,309 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus Austin area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4 Bed, 3 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Nueces in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,359. The second greatest value West Campus Austin apartment is the Nueces Model at Sparq on Rio starting at $809 with a $0.54 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 Nueces | 4 Bed, 3 Bath Plus | 4BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| Sparq on Rio | Nueces | 3BR,3BA | $0.54 |
| Yugo Austin Rio | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Signature 1909 | Boulder B | 4BR,4BA | $0.82 |
| Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $1.19 |
| Union on 24th | D5 - The McCartney | 4BR,4BA | $1.21 |
| 24 Longview | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 21 Pearl | 3 Bed x 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Texan 26 | 2x2 Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Villas on Rio | B2A-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
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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 $1,309.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus Austin?
The cheapest apartment in West Campus Austin is Marian Condos which is listed at $899, 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 132 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 $1,110 which is $17,885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Austin.
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