
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End area of Austin.


The 704

MAA South Lamar

The Parker at Hyde Park

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The Arnold

The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+

Lonestar Lofts

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The Grove

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Sentral East Austin

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Berkshire Riverview

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Alexan Rivercrest

The Halifax

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Corazon

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Alexan Riverside

The Clark

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5th Street Commons

SkyHouse Austin

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The Waller

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422 at the Lake

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The Marlowe

Water Marq

Sienna at the Thompson

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Muse at SoCo

The Bowie

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The Lola

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Gables Park Plaza

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Gables Park Tower

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Encore Lakeside

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AMLI Downtown

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Park Place

XThe Chateau

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West End, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $1,570 | $799 | $3,040 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,378 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $880 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Miller Square & Spanish Trails priced from $799. 305 Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | E1 - Designer - Miller Square | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 305 Flats | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 6th Street West Apartments Austin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Arnold | E1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ | A1.h-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| South Lamar Village | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,176 |
| Sentral East Austin | E1 1630 | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
| Sabina | 1G - AMFI 135% - INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, TX
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.90 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1136-1146 SF Model at MAA South Lamar in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value West End apartment is the B1.d-80% Model at The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ starting at $1,900 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Town Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA South Lamar | Traditional 2x2 1136-1146 SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ | B1.d-80% | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Berkshire Riverview | A8D | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 1883 at Cameron House Student Living | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Villas on Guadalupe | A2 Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Alexan Riverside | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Barton Creek Landing | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 6th Street West Apartments Austin | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | E1 - Designer - Miller Square | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,336.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is 6th Street West Apartments Austin which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in West End costs $6,670.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
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 34 regular apartments in West End 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 End?
Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $719 which is $5,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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