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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $600
    2 bd $1,500
    Base rent
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    ANDREWS PLACE APARTMENTS

    4.5 (1)
    415 W 39TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78751
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $800

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $734
    2 bd $949
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Spoke

    3.0 (4)
    2323 Town Lake Circle, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • New Units Available 23 units available
    1 bd $775
    2 bd $925
    3 bd $1,500+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Brook Apartments

    4.0 (17)
    1824 South I H 35, Austin, TX 78704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $900

  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $824+
    1 bd $1,029
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Tambaleo 2207

    3.5 (1)
    2207 South 5Th, Austin, TX 78704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    Studio $824+
    1 bd $999
    2 bd $1,290
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Tambaleo Apartments

    2208 S. 5Th Street, Austin, TX 78704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $825
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Guad Condo LLC

    PO Box 162272, Austin, TX 78716-2272
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 21 units available
    Studio $849+
    1 bd $1,074
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Volume

    2604 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • Rent specials 25 units available
    Studio $896+
    1 bd $899+
    2 bd $1,277+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Mesh Apartments

    2101 Elmont Drive, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    Studio $896+
    1 bd $899+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Mesh III

    4.5 (5)
    2425 Elmont Drive, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 16 units available
    1 bd $899+
    2 bd $1,082+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Jewel Apartment Homes

    5.0 (1)
    1616 Royal Crest Drive, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $979
    1 bd $1,225
    2 bd $1,215
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Timbercreek Apartments

    4.5 (7)
    614 South 1St Street, Austin, TX 78704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $999
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Tambaleo 2311

    2311 South 5Th, Austin, TX 78704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $1,200

  • New Units Available 16 units available
    Studio $1,117+
    1 bd $1,134+
    2 bd $1,277+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Mesh

    3.5 (11)
    2101 Elmont Drive, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,124+
    2 bd $1,379+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Mesh II

    4.0 (5)
    2215 Town Lake Cir, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $1,899
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The District At SoCo

    3.5 (3)
    501 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,188
    2 bd $1,406
    3 bd $1,609
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Villas On Sixth Apartment Homes

    4.5 (8)
    2011 East 6Th, Austin, TX 78702
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

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  • Apartments Under $1,300

  • 41 units available
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    Citizen House East Lake

    4.5 (7)
    12601 Citizen Way, Austin, TX 78724
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,250
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2450 Wickersham Lane

    2450 Wickersham Lane #307, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    Studio $1,274+
    1 bd $1,755+
    2 bd $2,434+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Eleven By Windsor

    811 East 11Th Street, Austin, TX 78702
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 26 units available
    Studio $1,297+
    1 bd $1,644+
    2 bd $1,512
    Base rent
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    Sentral East Austin

    1630 East 6Th Street, Austin, TX 78702
    Apply online • Pet friendly • High Speed Internet

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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,297+
    1 bd $1,644+
    2 bd $2,040+
    Base rent
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    Sentral East Austin At 1630 E. Sixth

    5.0 (2)
    1630 East 6Th Street, Austin, TX 78702
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,334+
    1 bd $1,303
    2 bd $1,881+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Sondery

    4.5 (17)
    1700 Willow Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78741
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 32 units available
    1 bd $1,442
    2 bd $2,325+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    MAA South Lamar

    4.0 (24)
    1500 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,661+
    1 bd $1,551+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Placemakr Downtown Austin

    3.5 (5)
    710 E 3Rd St, Austin, TX 78701
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,739+
    1 bd $1,765+
    2 bd $2,235+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Eastside Station

    1700 E 4Th St, Austin, TX 78702
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,242 and $3,532.

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX on RentCafe?

There are 46 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX were last updated on 12 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX?

The average Downtown Austin, Austin, TX cheap apartment size is 676 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX?

A cheap apartment in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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