
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Wood Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (93 Rentals)
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La Casita

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312 E 43rd St

Aldrich 51

924 E Dean Keeton St

3304 Red River St

The Hive Red River

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3302 Robinson Ave, Unit B

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Overture Mueller

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Rivette Tower

Sabina

926 E Dean Keeton St

Plaza Sonora

Marq Uptown

SYNC at Mueller

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Solomon

3300 Robinson Ave

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4401 Speedway, Unit 304

1408 Kirkwood Rd

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The Abali Apartments

1202 E 51st St

4518 Speedway

Z - Nellie

Village of 47

Lowell at Mueller
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Wilshire Wood, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire Wood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Wood Studio Apartments | $1,511 | $658 | $2,521 |
| Wilshire Wood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $702 | $5,546 |
| Wilshire Wood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $799 | $6,465 |
| Wilshire Wood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,647 | $964 | $5,231 |
| Wilshire Wood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,069 | $2,079 |
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There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Wilshire Wood Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Wilshire Wood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Wood area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Seabrook Square priced from $658. Lowell at Mueller has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $792. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Wood apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook Square | S1-30 | Studio,1BA | $658 |
| Lowell at Mueller | 1x1A - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $792 |
| La Casita | REMODELED 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Aldrich 51 | E2-60% | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Swisher Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Miller Square & Spanish Trails | A2 - Spanish Trails | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| Manor Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Volume 7 | Vol 7 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| Blackstone Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Wood, TX
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Wood area is the $1.65 price per square foot B3 Model at Casa Del Rio Apartments in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Wilshire Wood apartment is the B2 Model at Duval Villa starting at $1,818 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Wood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Del Rio Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Duval Villa | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| The Abali Apartments | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| La Casita | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Plaza Sonora | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Lowell at Mueller | 1X1B - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Manor Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Volume 7 | Vol 7 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Aldrich 51 | E2-60% | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
| Swisher Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilshire Wood, Austin, TX
Ranked #133
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Wood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire Wood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire Wood is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Wood?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Wood is Lowell at Mueller which is listed at $792, while the average apartment in Wilshire Wood costs $3,610.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire Wood?
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 49 regular apartments in Wilshire Wood 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 Wilshire Wood?
Cheap apartments in Wilshire Wood have an average cost of $248 which is $3,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire Wood.
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