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Budget apartments for rent in Zilker, Austin

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Published on March 08, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Zilker, Austin 1501 Kinney Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does a cheap price on a rental in Zilker look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has some transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,831, compared to a $1,250 one-bedroom median for Austin as a whole.

A look at local listings in Zilker via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at 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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2632 S. Lamar Blvd.

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Listed at $940/month, this 400-square-foot studio apartment, located at 2632 S. Lamar Blvd., is 40.7% less than the $1,585/month median rent for a studio in Zilker.

In the unit, look for a dishwasher and air conditioning. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

2406 Bluebonnet Lane

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 2406 Bluebonnet Lane, is listed for $1,025/month for its 450 square feet.

The unit features a balcony. The building also has outdoor space. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1901 S. Lamar Blvd.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 1901 S. Lamar Blvd., which, at 720 square feet, is going for $1,200/month.

In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

1501 Kinney Ave.

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Then there's this 650-square-foot dwelling with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1501 Kinney Ave., listed at $1,225/month.

In the unit, anticipate a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building features on-site laundry.

(See the listing here.)

2121 Dickson Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Check out this 660-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2121 Dickson Drive, listed at $1,240/month.

You can expect to find a balcony, a dishwasher and air conditioning in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $200 nonrefundable pet fee.

(Here's the listing.)


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