Cheap Homes for Rent in Travis County, TX from $300 (623 Rentals)

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property at 1100 Winnie Dr

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1100 Winnie Dr

AustinTX78748
property at 1901 Crossing Pl

$655

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$655

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$655

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1901 Crossing Pl

AustinTX78741

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property at 2906 Sweeney Ln

$694

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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2906 Sweeney Ln
AustinTX78723
property at 3506 Speedway

$700 - $2,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3506 Speedway

AustinTX78705

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property at 7425 Marble Ridge Dr

$800

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$800

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$800

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7425 Marble Ridge Dr, Unit Room 1

7425 Marble Ridge Dr
AustinTX78747
property at 2906 Sweeney Ln

$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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2906 Sweeney Ln
AustinTX78723

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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 Ekos City Heights in the Southeast Austin neighborhood priced from $435. The Palms on Lamar in the Northwest Austin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Travis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ekos City Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$435
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$500
Ventura NorthMOVE IN SPECIAL (Immediate)1BR,1BA$500
Manor Town Apartments2A-60%2BR,1BA$507
Retreat at North BluffA21BR,1BA$553
ArrayThe 7001BR,1BA$574
The Abali ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$625
Longspur CrossingAStudio,1BA$632
Alma ApartmentsCARIÑO - AF60Studio,1BA$633
Parker HeightsChoose Your Special! Affordable Studio Living i...Studio,1BA$635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Travis County area is the $0.45 price per square foot 611 Newport Dr Model at 611 Newport Dr, Unit Pat Moreno in the in the Far West Travis neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Travis County apartment is the Nueces Model at Sparq on Rio starting at $799 with a $0.53 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.
611 Newport Dr, Unit Pat Moreno611 Newport Dr2BR,1BA$0.45
Sparq on RioNueces3BR,3BA$0.53
Signature 1909Boulder B4BR,4BA$0.82
Rollins Martin Apartments3x23BR,2BA$0.81
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.67
Ballpark North3x3 UG3BR,3BA$0.70
21 Pearl3 Bed x 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
8909 Parkfield Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
Ventura NorthBeautiful 2x1 minutes from the Domain!2BR,1BA$0.94
Manor Town Apartments1A-60%1BR,1BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Travis County

What type of rentals are currently available in Travis County?

There are currently 2707 Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX with pricing that ranges from $500 to $36,676. There are also 3711 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Travis County ranging from $310 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Travis County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Travis County ranges from $310 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,535.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Travis County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Travis County range from $695 to $36,676, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $655 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

Expert Rental Resources

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