Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (30 Rentals)

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2818 Nueces 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
Student Housing
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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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The Carrells Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrells Apartments

2812 Nueces 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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2515 Pearl St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Pearl St

2515 Pearl 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 1 Bed unit found at Pease Parkside Apartments priced from $800. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pease Parkside ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$800
Marian Condos2x22BR,2BA$800
San Gabriel Square Apartments1BR/1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$899
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$1,095
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$1,099
Lone Star Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Yugo Austin Nueces5 Bed, 3 Bath Plus5BR,3BA$1,209
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus4BR,4BA$1,309
Lantana Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,350
Grandmarc AustinStudio AStudio,1BA$1,829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus Austin area is the $0.50 price per square foot D5TH-SHARED Model at Villas on Rio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value West Campus Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Model at Yugo Austin Nueces starting at $1,229 with a $0.91 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$0.50
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic4BR,2BA$0.91
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.83
San Remo ApartmentsC3BR,2.5BA$1.68
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.49
Yugo Austin Corner2 Bed, 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.30
Yugo Austin Rio2 Bed, 1 Bath Loft2BR,1BA$1.58
21 Pearl2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Noble 25002x2 A2BR,2BA$1.68
San Gabriel Square Apartments1BR/1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1.70

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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 $1,829.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus Austin?

The cheapest apartment in West Campus Austin is Pease Parkside Apartments which is listed at $800, 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 89 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 $1,356 which is $17,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Austin.

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