Finding a good deal can be a challenge if you're looking for an apartment on a budget. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Austin look like these days — and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Austin via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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1601 Royal Crest Drive
Listed at $722/month, this 396-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1601 Royal Crest Drive in Riverside, is 37.1% less than the median rent for a studio in Austin, which is currently estimated at around $1,147/month.
You'll find a fireplace, a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the apartment. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are allowed here. Look out for a $150 pet deposit.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is bikeable and has some transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
8001 Gessner Drive
Then there's this 400-square-foot studio at 8001 Gessner Drive in Georgian Acres, listed at $799/month.
The building features a swimming pool. Cats and dogs are not welcome.
According to Walk Score, this location is moderately walkable, is bikeable and has some transit options.
(See the listing here.)
5800 Wellington Drive
This studio, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 5800 Wellington Drive in Windsor Park, is also listed for $799/month for its 430 square feet.
In the unit, look for carpeted floors and a dishwasher. The building has on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome.
Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
8800 N. Interstate Highway 35
Next up is this 583-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 8800 N. Interstate Highway 35 in Georgian Acres and listed for $800/month.
Building amenities include on-site laundry and a gym. Also, expect a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are allowed.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is car-dependent, is bikeable and has some transit options.
(Here's the listing.)
12007 N. Lamar Blvd.
And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 12007 N. Lamar Blvd., which, with 562 square feet, is also going for $800/month.
The building has a gym. The apartment also includes a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a fireplace. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.
(Check out the listing here.)
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