Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (46 Rentals)

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The Bouldin
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$1,480 - $4,910
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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property at 2200 Dickson Dr

$1,795

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$1,795
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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2200 Dickson Dr, Unit 124

2200 Dickson Dr
AustinTX78704
property at 1717 Toomey Rd

$1,860

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$1,860
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$1,860

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1717 Toomey Rd

AustinTX78704
property at 901 W Mary St

$2,095 - $7,145

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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901 W Mary St

AustinTX78704

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Coldwater
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$2,102 - $4,685
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Coldwater

1717 Toomey RdAustin, TX 78704
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Gables Park Plaza
$2,189 - $8,306
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Gables Park Plaza

115 Sandra Muraida WayAustin, TX 78703
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property at 811 W Annie St

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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811 W Annie St, Unit #A

811 W Annie St
AustinTX78704
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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 2311
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th StAustin, 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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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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property at 2200 Dickson Dr

$1,400 - $2,000

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2200 Dickson Dr

AustinTX78704

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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 Tambaleo Apartments priced from $899. Cloisters West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Zilker apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$899
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$999
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsbouA31BR,1BA$1,229
Barton's Mill ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1,260
Bell South LamarStudio - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,290
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsS5AStudio,1BA$1,317
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceB72BR,2BA$1,449
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 701 SF1BR,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $2.16 price per square foot A2 Model at Pathways at Goodrich Place in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $1,656. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the b1-745 (Designer) Model at Townhollow Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $2.28 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.
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA21BR,1BA$2.16
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.28
Bouldin Creek ApartmentsbouA31BR,1BA$1.71
Barton Hills ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.47
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.48
Barton's Mill ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1.91
Zilker PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.44
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 586-593 SF1BR,1BA$2.48
Bell South LamarStudio - SMARTStudio ,1BA$2.39
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.25

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 Tambaleo Apartments listed at $899.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Zilker Apartment is $999 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 $1,200 at Cloisters West.

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