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Round Rock, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Round Rock, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Round Rock, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Round Rock Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Round Rock$1,589$835115
Pemberton Heights$1,628$48936

Cheapest Available Round Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Round Rock, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunchase in the Chandler Road Retail neighborhood priced from $795. Tramor at Autumn Park in the Chandler Road Retail neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Round Rock apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SunchaseA11BR,1BA$795
Tramor at Autumn ParkA11BR,1BA$835
Derby Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$848
Bellwood1x11BR,1BA$850
Arbor Trails Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Chandler Creek ApartmentsAspara1BR,1BA$850
Parkwood TerraceA11BR,1BA$864
Enclave at LaFronteraA11BR,1BA$865
Crest Round RockA11BR,1BA$869
SummersetStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Round Rock, TX

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Round Rock area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1029 Forest Bluff Trail Model at 1029 Forest Bluff Trail, Unit Full House in the in the The Commons At Rowe Lane neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Round Rock apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Shadow Ridge Apartment Homes starting at $1,707 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Chandler Road Retail neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Round Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1029 Forest Bluff Trail, Unit Full House1029 Forest Bluff Trail4BR,2BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
Waters at Willow RunC1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
Grand Station Apartment Homes3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.26
Falls Round RockB12BR,2BA$1.16
Art at Brattons EdgeB12BR,2BA$1.24
Marquis at Brushy Creek1C1BR,1BA$1.22
Skyview North ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.23
Bellwood1x11BR,1BA$1.10
MAA Wells BranchLarkin1BR,1BA$1.22

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Round Rock Overview

Located just a hop and skip down I-35 to the Live Music Capital of Austin, Texas, Round Rock apartments truly offer the 'best of both worlds' experience to residents. Close to shopping, schools and plenty of dining options while still maintaining that rural Texas feel, this is one boot-stompin' hot spot well worth your consideration.

Why live in Round Rock, TX?

Close to the Austin job market yet boasting a distinct flair all its own, this Lone Star State hotspot is a fantastic place to call home. Readily abundant schools, as well as close proximity to the University of Texas, make Round Rock apartments an easy choice for the education-minded, and local sporting teams such as the Ice Bats make cheering on the home team a breeze. Shopping and nightlife are a stone's throw away, and plenty of that Texas hill country nature can be found with ease as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Round Rock Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Round Rock?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Round Rock is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Round Rock?

The cheapest apartment in Round Rock is Sunchase which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Round Rock costs $1,608.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Round Rock?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Round Rock?

Cheap apartments in Round Rock have an average cost of $811 which is $797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Round Rock.

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