Austin/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 12, 2020
Apartments for rent in Austin: What will $1,300 get you? 601 W. St. Johns Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Austin?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Austin if you're on a budget of up to $1,300/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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12531 West Lane

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,202/month, this 844-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 12531 West Lane.

The unit has a balcony. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a gym and assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has minimal transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3101 Shoreline Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at 3101 Shoreline Drive. It's listed for $1,203/month for its 934 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym. In the unit, you can expect a fireplace and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands and is somewhat bikeable.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

601 W. St. Johns Ave. (Highland)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 540-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 601 W. St. Johns Ave. that's going for $1,205/month.

In the apartment, you'll find a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Expect a $300-400 pet deposit and $400 pet fee. 

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

Convict Hill and Breezy Pass Cove (West Oak Hill)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this 631-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at Convict Hill and Breezy Pass Cove. It's listed for $1,205/month.

The building offers garage parking and secured entry. The apartment also has a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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