
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End area of Austin.


305 Flats

The 704

The Parker at Hyde Park

The Arnold

Lonestar Lofts

The Lady Bird

Residences at Saltillo
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Lakeshore Pearl

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The Weaver

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Corazon

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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 | $1,574 | $799 | $2,948 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,538 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,627 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $880 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 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 The 704 priced from $949. 305 Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 704 | 0B - AFFORDABLE | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| 305 Flats | Studio - Central | Studio,1BA | $960 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Arnold | E1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Lady Bird | A2.c-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | A2 - Spanish Trails | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| 6th Street West Apartments Austin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Berkshire Riverview | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,208 |
| Lakeshore Pearl | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, TX
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.67 price per square foot B1.d-80% Model at The Lady Bird in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West End apartment is the C Model at San Remo Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Central East Austin 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady Bird | B1.d-80% | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| San Remo Apartments | C | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.68 |
| South Lamar Village | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Halifax | 2X1 + Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 1883 at Cameron House Student Living | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Barton Creek Landing | Governor | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Villas on Guadalupe | A2 Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Parker at Hyde Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | A2 - Spanish Trails | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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 $1,240.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is The Parker at Hyde Park which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in West End costs $6,452.
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 31 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 $735 which is $5,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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