Cheap Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX from $400 (1,405 Rentals)

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property at 6509 Berkman Dr

6509 Berkman Dr

AustinTX78723

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property at 911 W 22nd St

911 W 22nd St

AustinTX78705

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property at 4709 Harmon Ave

4709 Harmon Ave

AustinTX78751

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Cheapest Available Travis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Travis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Keystone in the Milwood neighborhood priced from $589. Magnolia Flats in the Northwest Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Travis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$589
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Hillside PlaceA11BR,1BA$600
Longspur CrossingAStudio,1BA$624
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$625
Westdale CreekA11BR,1BA$641
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsLarge 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$649
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$672
Hidden GardensStudioStudio,1BA$672
V at SoCo1x11BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Travis County area is the $0.50 price per square foot D5TH-SHARED Model at Villas on Rio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Travis County apartment is the 4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic Model at Yugo Austin Nueces starting at $1,229 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Travis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$0.50
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 2 Bath Classic4BR,2BA$0.91
1215 Terjo Ln, Unit A1215 Terjo Ln1BR,1BA$1.08
Park Place at Loyola Apartments3A3BR,2BA$1.08
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.49
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
La CasitaREMODELED 2x12BR,1BA$1.02
Eryngo Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$1.01
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Travis County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Travis County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Travis County is under $675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Travis County?

The cheapest apartment in Travis County is Keystone which is listed at $589, while the average apartment in Travis County costs $18,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Travis County?

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 3,127 regular apartments in Travis County 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 Travis County?

Cheap apartments in Travis County have an average cost of $689 which is $18,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Travis County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.