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Renting in Austin: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on May 29, 2019
Renting in Austin: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?3212 Red River St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Austin are hovering around $1,175. But how does the low-end pricing on an Austin rental look these days—and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide, to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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3212 Red River St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $700/month, this 547-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom, located at 3212 Red River St. in Hancock, is 40.4 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Austin, which is currently estimated at around $1,175/month.

The building features a swimming pool. In the unit, you're promised a walk-in closet. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

9811 Copper Creek Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio, situated at 9811 Copper Creek Drive, is listed for $710/month for its 422 square feet of space.

In the unit, you'll find in-unit laundry, a balcony and a fireplace. Building amenities include a fitness center, outdoor space and a swimming pool. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are allowed here.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and offers limited transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

9815 Copper Creek Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio at 9815 Copper Creek Drive, which is also going for $710/month.

Amenities offered in the building include an elevator, a fitness center and a swimming pool. In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning, in-unit laundry and a balcony. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and offers limited transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

6801 River Place Blvd.

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Next up is this 830-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 6801 River Place Blvd. and listed for $749/month.

The building offers a business center, a roof deck and a swimming pool. In the unit, you're promised air conditioning, high ceilings and a fireplace. Both cats and dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and doesn't offer many public transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

8900 N. Interstate Highway 35, #2234

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

To round things out, there's this 442-square-foot studio apartment at 8900 N. Interstate Highway 35, #2234, in Georgian Acres. It's being listed for $779/month.

The building features on-site laundry, outdoor space and a swimming pool. In the unit, expect air conditioning, a deck and a walk-in closet. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address isn't very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.

(Here's the full listing.)


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