Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (37 Rentals)

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property at 2105 Rabb Rd

$1,395 - $3,500

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2105 Rabb Rd

AustinTX78704

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Tambaleo 2311
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th St WAustin, 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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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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property at 2304 S 1st St

$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2304 S 1st St

AustinTX78704

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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 2808 Skyway Cir

$1,599

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2808 Skyway Cir

AustinTX78704

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property at 2200 Dickson Dr

$1,600 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2200 Dickson Dr

AustinTX78704

Zilker, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 $799. Tambaleo 2311 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Zilker apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$799
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$899
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$940
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Townhollow Apartmentsa1-620 (Designer)1BR,1BA$1,195
Zilker PlaceSouth Lamar Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,230
Bell South LamarStudio - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,325
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsS5AStudio,1BA$1,336
Delta ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,400
Barton Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,416

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $2.55 price per square foot Red Bud Model at Park Terrace Apartments in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the b1-745 (Designer) Model at Townhollow Apartments starting at $1,520 with a $2.04 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.
Park Terrace ApartmentsRed Bud2BR,1BA$2.55
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.04
Windsor South LamarA31BR,1BA$2.31
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.34
Delta ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.55
Bell South LamarStudioStudio ,1BA$2.84
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio ,1BA$2.35
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.00
Cloisters WestStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Zilker, Austin, TX

Ranked #111

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $799.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Zilker Apartment is $899 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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