Austin/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 15, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in South Lamar, Austin3622 Manchaca Road. | Photo: Apartment Guide

It can be challenging to find a quality spot for a reasonable price when seeking an apartment. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in South Lamar look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has some transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,325, compared to a $1,195 one-bedroom median for Austin as a whole.

A look at local listings in South Lamar via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Austin neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1801 Fortview Road

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Listed at $999/month, this 525-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 1801 Fortview Road, is 24.6% less than the $1,325/month median rent for a one bedroom in South Lamar.

The building offers on-site laundry; you'll also find a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a deck in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

(See the complete listing here.)

1515 Southport Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1515 Southport Drive, is listed for $1,075/month for its 630 square feet.

The apartment features a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. The building features on-site laundry and a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

4100 Victory Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 4100 Victory Drive, which, at 377 square feet, is going for $1,125/month.

The building features on-site laundry and garage parking. The listing also promises hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

3622 Manchaca Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 620-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 3622 Manchaca Road, listed at $1,175/month.

You can expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a fireplace, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly. Building amenities include on-site laundry. Look out for a $100 pet deposit.

(See the listing here.)


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