Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (42 Rentals)

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The Bouldin
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$1,480 - $4,252
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Coldwater
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$1,930 - $4,533
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Coldwater

1717 Toomey RdAustin, TX 78704
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Gables Park Tower
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$2,068 - $11,358
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Gables Park Tower

111 Sandra Muraida WayAustin, TX 78703
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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
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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
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Tambaleo 2311

2311 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704
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Hollow Creek Fourplexes
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Hollow Creek Fourplexes

1133 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Barton Cove
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Barton Cove

1123 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Parkside Apartments
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Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, TX 78704
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2411 Kinney Rd
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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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2200 Dickson Dr

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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 $889. 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$889
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$955
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
Bell South LamarStudio - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,275
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 505 SF1BR,1BA$1,400
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceB72BR,2BA$1,449
Townhollow Apartmentsa2-630 (Designer)1BR,1BA$1,495
Barton Hills ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,612
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $2.45 price per square foot A4 Model at Windsor South Lamar in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $1,779. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the A1 Model at Pathways at Goodrich Place starting at $1,473 with a $2.07 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.
Windsor South LamarA41BR,1BA$2.45
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
Barton Hills ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.45
Townhollow Apartmentsa2-630 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.37
Park Terrace ApartmentsRosemary1BR,1BA$2.66
Bell South LamarStudioStudio ,1BA$2.74
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.22
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio ,1BA$2.39
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio ,1BA$2.56
Cloisters WestStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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 $889.

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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