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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

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Apartments Under $200

  • a brick apartment building on the corner of a street
    39
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    1023 W 24Th St, Austin, TX 78705
    STUDIO $100
    2 BEDS $1,800
    3 BEDS $3,095

Apartments Under $700

  • a patio with a table and chairs in front of an apartment building
    17
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    415 W 39TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78751
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $600+
    2 BEDS $1,500+
  • a living room with a white couch and a ceiling fan
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    1730 East Oltorf Street, Austin, TX 78741
    1 BED $683+
    2 BEDS $1,092+

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  • A living room with a couch, chair, and a table with a vase of flowers on it.
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    2101 Elmont Drive, Austin, TX 78741
    STUDIO $699
    1 BED $799
    2 BEDS $1,129

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    40
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    2323 Town Lake Circle, Austin, TX 78741
    1 BED $759
    2 BEDS $1,099
  • a living room with a ceiling fan and a table and chairs
    102
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    1824 South I H 35, Austin, TX 78704
    1 BED $795
    2 BEDS $950
    3 BEDS $1,500+

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  • the kitchen of our studio apartment atrium with stainless steel appliances and black cabinets
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    2604 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
    STUDIO $799+
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,119+

Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with a microwave and a stove
    30
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    2207 South 5Th, Austin, TX 78704
    STUDIO $849
    1 BED $919+
    2 BEDS $1,199
  • a kitchen with a sink and a black refrigerator
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    2208 S. 5Th Street, Austin, TX 78704
    STUDIO $849
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,199

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  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and ceiling fans
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    1845 Burton Dr., Austin, TX 78741
    STUDIO $857+
    1 BED $893+
    2 BEDS $1,285+
  • a kitchen with a black refrigerator and wooden cabinets
    12
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    2311 South 5Th, Austin, TX 78704
    1 BED $899+
  • A white kitchen with a stove and refrigerator.
    34
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    1616 Royal Crest Drive, Austin, TX 78741
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,099+
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with a couch and a chair
    17
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    2435 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $947+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a white couch and a ceiling fan
    86
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    614 South 1St Street, Austin, TX 78704
    STUDIO $978+
    1 BED $1,119
    2 BEDS $1,371+

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Apartments Under $1,100

  • A modern living room with a pool table and comfortable seating.
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    1500 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
    STUDIO $1,082
    1 BED $1,420+
    2 BEDS $1,870+
  • the logo for national road is shown next to the word road
    Today

    4205 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751
    1 BED $1,100
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden slat wall.
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    12601 Citizen Way, Austin, TX 78724
    1 BED $1,201
    2 BEDS $1,484+

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  • A pool surrounded by a black fence and green bushes.
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    #307, Austin, TX 78741
    1 BED $1,250
  • a living room with a blue couch and a table
    5
    Today

    1630 East 6Th Street, Austin, TX 78702
    STUDIO $1,299+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,850+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair in front of a dining room table
    Today

    501 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704
    1 BED $1,299
    2 BEDS $2,299+
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  • a large room with tables and chairs and a kitchen
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    2011 East 6Th, Austin, TX 78702
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,375
    2 BEDS $1,750
    3 BEDS $1,900
  • a kitchen and living room with a sink and a tv
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    2613 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a wall of records
    32
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    301 W 39Th Street, Austin, TX 78751
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A spacious kitchen with dark brown cabinets and a white ceiling fan.
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    1301 West Oltorf, Austin, TX 78704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a childrens play area with a playground and a slide
    10
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    1190 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
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Walker's Paradise
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Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 99, Transit Score®: 69, Bike Score®: 91

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 $1,226 and $1,962.

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

There are 114 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX were last updated on 20 Nov 2025.

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

The average Downtown Austin, Austin, TX cheap apartment size is 887 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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