Cheap Homes for Rent in Travis County, TX from $420 (689 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Travis County.

property at 6237 Adair Dr
$625

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Base Rent$625

Total Monthly Price$625
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6237 Adair Dr

AustinTX78754
property at 1901 Crossing Pl
$635

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Base Rent$635

Total Monthly Price$635
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1901 Crossing Pl

AustinTX78741
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property at 302 Carmen Ct
$700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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302 Carmen Ct

AustinTX78752
property at 1100 Winnie Dr
$725

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Base Rent$725

Total Monthly Price$725
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1100 Winnie Dr

AustinTX78748
property at 5701 Gerard Dr
$749

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Base Rent$749

Total Monthly Price$749
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

5701 Gerard Dr, Unit 1

5701 Gerard Dr
AustinTX78744
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property at 7425 Marble Ridge Dr
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$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 3427 Willowrun Dr
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3427 Willowrun Dr, Unit D

3427 Willowrun Dr
AustinTX78704

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property at 7804 Cheno Cortina Trl
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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property at 502 W 35th St
$800 - $1,150
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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502 W 35th St

AustinTX78705

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property at 2408 Longview St
$749 - $1,150
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2408 Longview St

AustinTX78705

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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 Ventura North in the Northwest Austin neighborhood priced from $500. Manor Town Apartments in the Shadow Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $507. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Travis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventura NorthMOVE IN SPECIAL (Immediate)1BR,1BA$500
Manor Town Apartments1A-60%1BR,1BA$507
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$550
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$564
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$565
Alma ApartmentsCORAZON - AF60Studio,1BA$565
Westdale ParkePlan A11BR,1BA$567
StarburstA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$595
Emerson Apartments at Town LakeStudioERStudio,1BA$599
OrbitA3 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$608

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX

As of September 12, 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 San Pedro Model at Sparq on Rio starting at $829 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 RioSan Pedro3BR,3BA$0.53
Yugo Austin Corner3 Bed, 2 Bath Deluxe3BR,2BA$0.94
Rollins Martin Apartments3x23BR,2BA$0.81
24 Longview4x24BR,2BA$0.68
Karnes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Double occupancy-B12BR,2BA$0.72
Ballpark North3x3 UG3BR,3BA$0.70
Eryngo Hills2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$0.98
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 2786 Apartments for Rent in Travis County, TX with pricing that ranges from $565 to $36,676. There are also 3466 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Travis County ranging from $420 to $31,000.

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 $420 to $31,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,694.

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 $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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