Austin/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 20, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Old West Austin 1301 W. Ninth St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Old West Austin are hovering around $1,850, compared to a $1,287 one-bedroom median for Austin as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on an Old West Austin rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has some transit options.

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

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1607 Palma Plaza, #B

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Listed at $950/month, this 400-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1607 Palma Plaza, #B is 43.7% less than the $1,687/month median rent for a studio in Old West Austin.

Building amenities include outdoor space. You'll also find both air conditioning and central heating and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pets are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1814 Waterston Ave.

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This studio apartment, situated at 1814 Waterston Ave., is listed for $995/month for its 400 square feet.

The unit comes furnished and has hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Building amenities include assigned parking. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

1301 W. Ninth St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1301 W. Ninth St., which, at 530 square feet, is going for $993/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. Also, expect to find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

1301 W. Lynn St.

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Then there's this 680-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1301 W. Lynn St., listed at $1,475/month.

The apartment includes a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a walk-in closet. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The building offers garage parking. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)


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