
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $749 (39 Rentals)


621 W 31st St

1906 San Gabriel St

502 W 35th St

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

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Lonestar Lofts
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1010 W 26th St

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1607 Palma Plaza

San Remo Apartments

505 W 18th St

2612 San Pedro St

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Pepper Tree II
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The Preserve Hyde Park - Avenue A

The Preserve Villa Del Rey

The Jacksonian

Greenwood Square

Studio 34

911 W 22nd St

Longhorn Lofts

Sunwest 404 & 502

3303 Duval St
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3303 Duval St, Unit B

Castle Arms Apartments

710 E Dean Keeton St

1000 W 26th St

The Pepper Tree

Sandpiper Apartments

2220 Leon St

2529 Rio Grande St

Hyde Park Gardens
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Camino Flats

308 E 32nd St
West University, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
West University Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $749 | $2,340 |
| West University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $750 | $2,279 |
| West University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $624 | $4,500 |
| West University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $809 | $3,176 |
| West University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $700 | $5,000 |
| West University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $830 | $1,335 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest University, Austin, TX
Ranked #59
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?
The cheapest apartment in West University is San Gabriel Square Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in West University costs $18,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West University?
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 175 regular apartments in West University 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 University?
Cheap apartments in West University have an average cost of $1,126 which is $17,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.
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