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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Round Rock, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2025

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
Pemberton Heights$1,375$48932
Downtown Round Rock$1,770$835109

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 $815. Arbor Trails Apartment Homes in the Chandler Road Retail neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Round Rock apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SunchaseA11BR,1BA$815
Arbor Trails Apartment Homes1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$849
Chandler Creek ApartmentsAspara1BR,1BA$850
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 60% AMI1BR,1BA$850
The OrionA11BR,1BA$851
Parkside Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath 7301BR,1BA$863
Siena Round RockA11BR,1BA$887
The CreekA21BR,1BA$894
Enclave at La FronteraA11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Round Rock, TX

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Round Rock area is the $1.23 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Shadow Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Chandler Road Retail neighborhood starting from $1,707. The second greatest value Round Rock apartment is the Mahogany Model at City North at Sunrise Ranch starting at $1,389 with a $1.28 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.
Shadow Ridge Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
City North at Sunrise RanchMahogany2BR,2BA$1.28
Townhomes at Double CreekThe Birch3BR,2BA$1.22
Parkwood TerraceB22BR,1.5BA$1.24
MilanB22BR,2BA$1.19
Tramor at Autumn ParkB22BR,2BA$1.28
Art at Brattons EdgeB12BR,2BA$1.24
Skyview North ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.21
Bellwood Apartments- Income Restricted1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
The Nine on ShorelineA1-Income restricted call for details1BR,1BA$1.29

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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.

Round Rock, TX
Population: 128,739

Ranked #217

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Round Rock, TX

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Round Rock, TX

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in Round Rock is Sunchase which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Round Rock costs $1,572.

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 31 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 $1,159 which is $413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Round Rock.

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