Cheap Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX - 1,409 Rentals available
Apartments Under $800
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$726 - $961
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- 1-2 Baths
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See current rent specials$745 - $1,107
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- 1-2 Baths
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$777 - $1,327
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- 1-2 Baths
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$779 - $804
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$779 - $1,299
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- 1 Bath
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$783 - $2,100
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- 1-2 Baths
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$784 - $1,122
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
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$796 - $1,446
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- 1-2 Baths
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$799 - $949
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
Apartment Management ProfessionalsLast updated 19 Jan 2021 -
$799 - $1,322
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- 1-2 Baths
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$799 - $1,340
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
Apartments Under $900
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$800 - $1,884
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2.5 Baths
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See current rent specials$808 - $2,578
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- 1-2 Baths
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See current rent specials$810 - $1,101
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- 1-2 Baths
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$819 - $919
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
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See current rent specials$821 - $893
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- 1-2 Baths
RAM Partners, LLCLast updated 18 Jan 2021 -
$821 - $1,307
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
Westdale Asset ManagementLast updated 19 Jan 2021 -
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Rent prices in cities near Austin
- Apartments in Bee Cave $1,542
- Apartments in Buda $1,256
- Apartments in Cedar Park $1,318
- Apartments in Del Valle $1,242
- Apartments in Dripping Springs $1,511
- Apartments in Georgetown $1,381
- Apartments in Hornsby Bend $1,174
- Apartments in Hutto $1,334
- Apartments in Kyle $1,175
- Apartments in Lago Vista $1,343
- Apartments in Lakeway $1,557
- Apartments in Leander $1,396
- Apartments in Manchaca $1,149
- Apartments in Manor
- Apartments in Pflugerville $1,240
- Apartments in Round Rock $1,213
- Apartments in Sunset Valley $1,258
- Apartments in Wells Branch $1,166
- Apartments in West Lake Hills $1,579
Rent prices in Austin's popular neighborhoods
- Apartments in Downtown Austin $2,596
- Apartments in Mueller $1,322
- Apartments in South Lamar $1,516
- Apartments in Wells Branch $1,166
- Apartments in Hyde Park $1,425
- Apartments in South Congress $1,403
- Apartments in Onion Creek $1,191
- Apartments in Great Hills $1,250
- Apartments in SoCo $1,516
- Apartments in Balcones Woods $1,250
Austin’s average rent reached $1,378 in December
Austin’s average rent reached $1,378 in December after a 4.2% decrease since last year. A major U.S. business hub and a renter-majority city (55%), Austin is a diverse and vibrant place to live in. Still, its apartment rents remain below the national average of $1,462.[View Full Report]

Austin’s average rent reached $1,378 in December
Austin’s average rent reached $1,378 in December after a 4.2% decrease since last year. A major U.S. business hub and a renter-majority city (55%), Austin is a diverse and vibrant place to live in. Still, its apartment rents remain below the national average of $1,462.
The average rent for an apartment in Austin decreased compared to Cedar Park ($1,312), where prices saw no change since last year, and Round Rock where they went up by 1% ($1,210).

What it costs to rent in the largest renter hubs in the Austin area
The city with the largest renter share is San Marcos (72%), with an average rent of $1,440 after an annual decrease of 0.4%. Second is Austin with 55%, followed by Round Rock with 39% renter households. Cedar Park has the fourth largest share of renters (32%), while in Kyle, where 29% of homes are renter households, the average rent is $1,176, seeing no change in the past year.
The priciest and cheapest cities for renters in the Austin area
Despite the dip in rates, San Marcos is the priciest city for renters in the Austin area, with apartments renting for $1,440 per month. Leander’s $1,400 rate is the second most expensive, while apartments in Georgetown ($1,377) come in third.
For renters in search of budget-friendly apartments, Kyle rentals are the cheapest in the Austin area, with an average price of $1,176, followed by Round Rock rentals, going for $1,210 per month. Pflugerville apartments are the third least pricey on the list, with a $1,234 monthly average as of December.

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The data on average rents included in our reports comes directly from competitively-rented (market-rate) large-scale multifamily properties (50+ units in size), via telephone survey. The data is compiled and reported by our sister company Yardi Matrix, a business development and asset management tool for brokers, sponsors, banks and equity sources underwriting investments in the multifamily, office, industrial and self-storage sectors. Fully-affordable properties are not included in the survey and are not reported in rental rate averages. Local rent reports include only cities with a statistically-relevant stock of large-scale multifamily properties of 50+ units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin, TX?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $726 and $6,388. Find cheap apartments in Austin, TX.
How many cheap rentals are available in Austin, TX on RENTCafé?
There are 1362 cheap rentals available on RENTCafé. Prices and availability in Austin, TX were last updated on 18 Jan 2021.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Austin, TX?
The average Austin, TX cheap apartment size is 851 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Austin, TX?
Cheap apartments in 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 Austin, TX?
A cheap apartment in Austin, TX offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RENTCafé apartments for rent in Austin, TX.
Renting a Cheap Apartment in Austin
There are so many reasons to rent an Austin TX apartment. The cultural hub of the South Central U.S. and the Texas capital, Austin’s famous South by Southwest music, film and TV festival, which happens each year in March, has put this already-happening Texas city even more prominently on the map. In fact, Austin now calls itself “The Live Music Capital of the World.” Known for its attractiveness to the young and hip, Austin is a city where something is always happening, whether it is a great new band playing, a rodeo or a football game. You can’t help but be infected by the youthful energy here (the majority of the population is between ages 25 and 44), and Texas’ warm weather is another plus. Austin is booming with new companies and entrepreneurial opportunities, and the BBQ restaurants and worldwide ethnic fare offerings make Austin hard to beat. Now get ready to find a new apartment in Austin, TX with RENTCafe
Austin, TX Demographics
- Total Population935,755
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Female 474,247Male 461,508
- Median Age33
Average Rent in Austin, TX
- Austin, TX Average Rental Price, October 2020 $1,385 /mo
Austin, TX Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,00018%
- $1,001-$1,50056%
- $1,501-$2,00018%
- > $2,0008%
Austin, TX Rent Trends
Average Rent | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Oct / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Oct / 2020 |
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Austin, TX | $1,308 | $1,299 | $1,338 | $1,368 | $1,370 | $1,427 | $1,442 | $1,442 | $1,445 | $1,410 | $1,385 |
National | $1,377 | $1,380 | $1,417 | $1,426 | $1,430 | $1,466 | $1,466 | $1,473 | $1,474 | $1,461 | $1,464 |
Austin, TX Households
- Total Number of Households370,043
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Family 192,369Non-family 177,674
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Children 100,870No Children 269,173
- Average People Per Household2.47
- Median Household Income$67,462
- Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,340
Austin, TX Education Statistics
- No High School5%
- Some High School23%
- Some College20%
- Associate Degree5%
- Bachelor Degree30%
- Graduate Degree17%
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Austin, TX? With RENTCafé, finding an affordable apartment in Austin, TX has never been easier. We feature 1,409 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Austin, TX average. What is a cheap rent in Austin, TX? The average apartment rent in Austin is $1,385 per month so any rental south of $1,108 would be considered cheap here. On RENTCafé, Austin, TX rents go as low as $726/mo.