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

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1010 W 23rd St

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Warwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick

2907 West AveAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - West
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - West

2501 W Pearl StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 28th
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 28th

701 W 28th StAustin, TX 78705
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The Block on 25th - East
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Block on 25th - East

702 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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West Campus Flats
Studio Apartments

West Campus Flats

2102-2106 San Gabriel StAustin, TX 78705
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621 W 31st St
Studio Apartments

621 W 31st St

621 W 31st StAustin, TX 78705
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910 W 25th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

910 W 25th St

910 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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Pease Parkside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pease Parkside

2400 Longview StAustin, TX 78705
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OakTree Apartment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OakTree Apartment

1010 W 25th StAustin, TX 78705
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West Campus Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall EfficencyStudio,1BA$700
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$979
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$995
Lone Star Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Marian Condos1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Rio Grande Square ApartmentsModel 11BR,1BA$1,150
Barranca Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
HillTopColorado B4BR,4BA$1,181
Diplomat Apartments1BR/1BA Full Unit1BR,1BA$1,250
Lantana Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$0.45
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.83
Sterling3 bedroom 3 bathroom-C13BR,3BA$0.97
San Remo ApartmentsC3BR,2.5BA$1.68
GrandMarc Austin2X22BR,2BA$1.38
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.49
Yugo Austin Waterloo3 Bed, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.59
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.55
Noble 25002x2 A2BR,2BA$1.87
Lone Star Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.81

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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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