What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Austin, TX?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Austin. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Austin, TX?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Austin. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Austin. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Austin, TX from $450

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Austin, TX?

There are 27.5k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Lone Star Lofts, Austin, TX 78705
$450+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 1 units available
Lone Star LoftsAustin, TX 78705
Call(737) 352-4314
Avon @ 22nd, Austin, TX 78705
$500+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 units available
Avon @ 22ndAustin, TX 78705
$500 Off
Call(737) 265-4727
Patton Apartments, Austin, TX 78723
$549+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
Patton ApartmentsAustin, TX 78723
The Palms on Lamar, Austin, TX 78753
$550+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 107 units available
The Palms on LamarAustin, TX 78753
1 Month Free
Array, Austin, TX 78741
$565+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 23 units available
ArrayAustin, TX 78741
New Today
Town Lake, Austin, TX 78741
$575+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 1 - 4 baths · 500 - 1,140 sq ft
Town LakeAustin, TX 78741
Alma Apartments, Austin, TX 78753
$580+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 28 units available
Alma ApartmentsAustin, TX 78753
New Today
Magnolia Flats, Austin, TX 78757
$582+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 4 units available
Magnolia FlatsAustin, TX 78757
1 Month Free
Ballpark North, Austin, TX 78741
$585+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 1 - 4 baths · 400 - 1,220 sq ft
Ballpark NorthAustin, TX 78741
1883 at Montgomery House (Student Housing - Rent by the Bed), Austin, TX 78705
$587+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 3 baths · 529 - 1,442 sq ft
1883 at Montgomery House (Student Housing - Rent by the Bed)Austin, TX 78705
$500 Gift Card
Hedge Apartments, Austin, TX 78753
$596+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 48 units available
Hedge ApartmentsAustin, TX 78753
$570 Off
Emerson Apartments at Town Lake, Austin, TX 78741
$599+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 21 units available
Emerson Apartments at Town LakeAustin, TX 78741
New Today
Legacy Willows, Austin, TX 78704
$600+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 10 units available
Legacy WillowsAustin, TX 78704
Special Offer
Northwind, Austin, TX 78754
$609+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 839 - 1,167 sq ft
NorthwindAustin, TX 78754
The Works at Pleasant Valley II, Austin, TX 78702
$621+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 8 units available
The Works at Pleasant Valley IIAustin, TX 78702
Karnes House, Austin, TX 78705
$624+ /mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 - 1,050 sq ft
Karnes HouseAustin, TX 78705
Special Offer
Parker Heights & Flats | Affordable Austin Apartments & Townhomes Near Downtown, Austin, TX 78741
$635+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 units available
Parker Heights & Flats | Affordable Austin Apartments & Townhomes Near DowntownAustin, TX 78741
Price Drop
Longspur Crossing, Austin, TX 78753
$640+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 22 units available
Longspur CrossingAustin, TX 78753
New Today
Alister Apartments at Town Lake, Austin, TX 78741
$640+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 13 units available
Alister Apartments at Town LakeAustin, TX 78741
New Today
Central Villas Apartments 8807, Austin, TX 78758
$649+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Central Villas Apartments 8807Austin, TX 78758
Windy Ridge, Austin, TX 78726
$649+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 9 units available
Windy RidgeAustin, TX 78726
Special Offer
24 Longview, Austin, TX 78705
$650+ /mo
4 beds · 2 baths · 851 sq ft
24 LongviewAustin, TX 78705
Special Offer
Wind River Crossing, Austin, TX 78759
$654+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 20 units available
Wind River CrossingAustin, TX 78759
New Today
The Quarters Sterling House (Student Housing - Rent by the Bed), Austin, TX 78705
$664+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 3 baths · 529 - 1,442 sq ft
The Quarters Sterling House (Student Housing - Rent by the Bed)Austin, TX 78705
Special Offer
Westdale Creek, Austin, TX 78731
$667+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 17 units available
Westdale CreekAustin, TX 78731
New Today
Orbit, Austin, TX 78753
$668+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 111 units available
OrbitAustin, TX 78753
New Today
Libertad Austin, Austin, TX 78721
Contact for price
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 651 - 1,020 sq ft
Libertad AustinAustin, TX 78721
2 Months Free
Westdale Parke, Austin, TX 78731
$672+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 27 units available
Westdale ParkeAustin, TX 78731
New Today
VEER Apartments, Austin, TX 78753
$674+ /mo
Studio · 11 units available
VEER ApartmentsAustin, TX 78753
New Today
Ventura North, Austin, TX 78758
$675+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Ventura NorthAustin, TX 78758
1 Month Free
Creeks Edge Apartments, Austin, TX 78758
$675+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 24 units available
Creeks Edge ApartmentsAustin, TX 78758
The Ivy, Austin, TX 78753
$680+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 34 units available
The IvyAustin, TX 78753
New Today
Chevy Chase Apartments, Austin, TX 78752
$680+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 22 units available
Chevy Chase ApartmentsAustin, TX 78752
New Today
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes, Austin, TX 78748
$680+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 17 units available
Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment HomesAustin, TX 78748
New Today
Alara North Burnet, Austin, TX 78758
$682+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 16 units available
Alara North BurnetAustin, TX 78758
New Today
Polo Club, Austin, TX 78729
$685+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 24 units available
Polo ClubAustin, TX 78729
New Today
Centro Studio Homes, Austin, TX 78752
$690+ /mo
Studio · 8 units available
Centro Studio HomesAustin, TX 78752
New Today
Patten East, Austin, TX 78741
$694+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 13 units available
Patten EastAustin, TX 78741
New Today
Northend on Berkman, Austin, TX 78723
$695+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 units available
Northend on BerkmanAustin, TX 78723
7227 East Hwy 290, Austin, TX 78723
$696+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 19 units available
7227 East Hwy 290Austin, TX 78723
2 Months Free