Cheap Homes for Rent in West Campus Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (31 Rentals)

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property at 1011 W 23rd St

$1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 7, 2026

1011 W 23rd St

AustinTX78705
property at 2413 Leon St

$1,000 - $1,650

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2413 Leon St

AustinTX78705
property at 2802 Nueces St

$1,000 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2802 Nueces St

AustinTX78705

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property at 2704 San Pedro St

$1,050 - $2,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2704 San Pedro St

AustinTX78705
property at 712 Graham Pl

$1,095 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

712 Graham Pl

AustinTX78705

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property at 2409 Leon St

$1,250 - $3,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2409 Leon St

AustinTX78705
property at 1000 W 26th St

$700 - $1,250

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1000 W 26th St

AustinTX78705
property at 2505 San Gabriel

$1,295 - $2,795

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2505 San Gabriel

AustinTX78705

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property at 2604 Salado St

$895 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2604 Salado St

AustinTX78705

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. Pease Parkside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Campus Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsLarge 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$649
Pease Parkside ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$800
Marian Condos2x22BR,2BA$800
Montage ApartmentsModel 11BR,1BA$900
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$995
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$1,099
Rio Grande Square ApartmentsModel 11BR,1BA$1,195
Yugo Austin Nueces5 Bed, 3 Bath Plus5BR,3BA$1,209
Lone Star Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,275
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus4BR,4BA$1,309

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX

As of December 30, 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$1.16
San Remo ApartmentsC3BR,2.5BA$1.68
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.49
Yugo Austin Corner2 Bed, 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.31
Yugo Austin Rio2 Bed, 1 Bath Loft2BR,1BA$1.58
21 Pearl2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Lone Star Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.55
San Gabriel Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about West Campus Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in West Campus Austin?

There are currently 214 Apartments for Rent in West Campus Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $489 to $18,995. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Campus Austin ranging from $500 to $17,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Campus Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Campus Austin ranges from $500 to $17,550 with an average monthly rent of $6,251.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Campus Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Campus Austin range from $674 to $4,019, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $489.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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