Austin/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 28, 2020
Apartments for rent in Austin: What will $2,600 get you?421 W. Third St.| | Photo: Zumper

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 locating affordable apartments in Austin if you don't want to spend more than $2,600/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2602 Esperanza Crossing (North Burnett)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,502/month, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 2602 Esperanza Crossing.

In the apartment, you can expect a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

300 E. Riverside Drive (South River City)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 300 E. Riverside Drive. It's listed for $2,505/month for its 995 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include a gym. The unit also has a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a balcony. Pet owners, rejoice: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

421 W. Third St. (Downtown)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's an 874-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 421 W. Third St. that's going for $2,510/month.

The apartment has a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. The building has garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

890 S. Lamar Blvd. (Zilker)

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Photo: Zumper

Then, check out this 1,252-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 890 S. Lamar Blvd. It's listed for $2,511/month.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking. You can also expect to find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

Sixth and Comal streets (East Cesar Chavez)

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Photo: Zumper

And located at Sixth and Comal streets, here's an 842-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,513/month.

In the unit, you can expect a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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