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The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown Austin

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Published on November 20, 2019
The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown AustinWest Fifth Street. | Photo: Zumper

Downtown Austin is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Downtown look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings in Downtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded 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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1715 Guadalupe St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $825/month, this 363-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1715 Guadalupe St., is 56.8% less than the $1,911/month median rent for a studio in Downtown Austin.

The building offers a gym. In the unit, which comes furnished, you'll find a balcony. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

601 W. 11th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 601 W. 11th St., which, at 696 square feet, is going for $1,318/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and garage parking. The unit also comes with a walk-in closet. This rental is cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

99 Rainey St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 99 Rainey St., listed at $1,491/month.

The building has a gym. The unit also features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and a balcony. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

(Here's the listing.)

West Fifth Street

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at West Fifth Street, is listed for $1,600/month for its 534 square feet.

In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)


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