Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (89 Rentals)

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property at 911 W 22nd St

911 W 22nd St

AustinTX78705
property at 2610 Salado St

2610 Salado St

AustinTX78705

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311 E 31st St

AustinTX78705
property at 4103 Speedway

4103 Speedway

AustinTX78751

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1010 W 26th St

AustinTX78705
property at 1600 West Ave

1600 West Ave

AustinTX78701

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1008 W 25th St

AustinTX78705
property at 2408 Leon St

2408 Leon St

AustinTX78705

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West University, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at San Gabriel Square Apartments priced from $799. Fountain Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Gabriel Square Apartments1BR/1BA w/ Study1BR,1BA$799
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1 ClassicStudio,1BA$895
Casa 391 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Villas on RioB5-SHARED2BR,2BA$959
West Campus FlatsMini StudioStudio,1BA$995
HillTopColorado A4BR,4BA$995
Nova HouseA11BR,1BA$995
Greenwood SquareStudio-Studio,1BA$999
Chimney SweepStudio- GoldStudio,1BA$999
Oasis at the SpeedwayEasy Tiger1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, TX

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $0.78 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,329. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.78
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
Point North Student LivingD14BR,4BA$1.04
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
TorreTH - C23BR,3BA$1.31
Venue on GuadalupeB92BR,2BA$1.10
Axis West CampusArdent2BR,2BA$1.21
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.55
Villas on RioB22BR,2BA$1.66
San Gabriel Square Apartments1BR/1BA w/ Study1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West University, Austin, TX

Ranked #57

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Austin, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West University?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West University is at Fountain Terrace Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West University Apartment is $799 at San Gabriel Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West University is starting from $959 at Villas on Rio.

What is the most affordable West University Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at HillTop and starts from $1,200.

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