Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zilker Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (33 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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2411 Kinney Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Kinney Rd

2411 Kinney RdAustin, TX 78704
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2808 Skyway Cir

AustinTX78704

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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 $849. 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$849
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$899
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$920
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio,1BA$1,125
Zilker PlaceSouth Lamar Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,230
Gibson FlatsAgave1BR,1BA$1,234
Barton Hills ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,244
Tambaleo 2208A2 - 22081BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $2.40 price per square foot B1 Model at Barton Hills Apartments in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $2,264. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the A3 Model at Windsor South Lamar starting at $1,749 with a $2.37 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.
Barton Hills ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.40
Windsor South LamarA31BR,1BA$2.37
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
Tambaleo 2208A2 - 22081BR,1BA$1.91
Tambaleo 2311A3 - 23111BR,1BA$1.34
MAA South LamarTraditional 1x1 601-637 SF1BR,1BA$2.41
Delta ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.55
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio ,1BA$2.21
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio ,1BA$2.30
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Zilker, Austin, TX

Ranked #113

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Zilker Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zilker Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Zilker?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Zilker is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zilker?

The cheapest apartment in Zilker is Tambaleo 2311 which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Zilker costs $12,654.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zilker?

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 6 regular apartments in Zilker that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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