Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (38 Rentals)

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MAA South Lamar
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$1,082 - $4,460
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$1,042 - $4,420
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$1,082 - $4,460
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

MAA South Lamar

1500 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Gibson Flats
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$1,234 - $2,723
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$1,176 - $2,665
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Gibson Flats

1219 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Bell South Lamar
$1,325 - $5,212
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$1,290 - $5,177
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$1,325 - $5,212
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Bell South Lamar

2717 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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$1,395 - $1,595

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1725 Toomey Rd

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The Bouldin
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$1,640 - $4,514
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$1,471 - $4,345
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Cole Apartments
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$1,679 - $8,005
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$1,637 - $7,963
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$42

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$1,679 - $8,005
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Cole Apartments

300 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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Lamar Union
$1,767 - $4,848
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$1,695 - $4,776
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$1,767 - $4,848
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Lamar Union

1100 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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La Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2208
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2208

2208 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704
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Chimney Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chimney Park

2406 Bluebonnet LnAustin, TX 78704
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Tambaleo 2311
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704
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Hollow Creek Fourplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollow Creek Fourplexes

1133 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Barton Cove
Studio Apartments

Barton Cove

1123 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, TX 78704
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2411 Kinney Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Kinney Rd

2411 Kinney RdAustin, TX 78704
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Delta Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Apartments

2208 Del Curto RdAustin, TX 78704
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Cheapest Available Zilker Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zilker area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Cloisters West priced from $950. Tambaleo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Zilker apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$964
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1,019
Barton's Mill ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1,245
Bell South LamarStudio - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,325
Barton Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,416
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 505 SF1BR,1BA$1,425
Barton Ridge ApartmentsNorth Door2BR,1BA$1,425
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceB72BR,2BA$1,449
Townhollow Apartmentsa2-630 (Designer)1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $2.25 price per square foot Navasota Model at Cole Apartments in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $3,009. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the 2802 Westhill Dr Model at 2802 Westhill Dr, Unit 102 starting at $1,900 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zilker apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cole ApartmentsNavasota2BR,2BA$2.25
2802 Westhill Dr, Unit 1022802 Westhill Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Barton Ridge ApartmentsNorth Door2BR,1BA$1.68
Park Terrace ApartmentsLive Oak1BR,1BA$2.62
Windsor South LamarA41BR,1BA$2.27
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.51
Townhollow Apartmentsa2-630 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.37
Barton's Mill ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$2.15
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zilker Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Zilker?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Zilker is at Cloisters West listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Zilker Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Zilker Apartment is $1,019 at Tambaleo 2311.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Zilker is starting from $1,199 at Tambaleo Apartments.

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