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

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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 St WAustin, 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
property at 2808 Skyway Cir

2808 Skyway Cir

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 $899. Barton's Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Zilker apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio,1BA$899
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$920
Cloisters WestStudioStudio,1BA$950
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio,1BA$1,025
MAA South LamarStudio 0x1 401 SFStudio,1BA$1,082
Zilker PlaceSouth Lamar Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,230
The BouldinS11BR,1BA$1,311
Fifteen15 South Lamar ApartmentsS5AStudio,1BA$1,311
Bell South LamarStudio - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,325
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zilker, TX

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zilker area is the $2.36 price per square foot A3 Model at Windsor South Lamar in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $1,744. The second greatest value Zilker apartment is the A1 Model at Pathways at Goodrich Place starting at $1,474 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 LamarA31BR,1BA$2.36
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
Tambaleo 2208A2 - 22081BR,1BA$2.06
Barton Hills ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.32
Delta ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.64
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio ,1BA$2.60
Barton Ridge ApartmentsShady GroveStudio ,1BA$2.56
Tambaleo ApartmentsE1 - 2207Studio ,1BA$2.25
Barton's Mill ApartmentsAspenStudio ,1BA$2.30
Cloisters WestStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Zilker, Austin, TX

Ranked #115

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 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 $939 at Tambaleo Apartments.

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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