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The most affordable apartments for rent in Zilker, Austin

The most affordable apartments for rent in Zilker, Austin 2406 Bluebonnet Lane. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on June 06, 2020

Apartment hunting on a budget can be difficult. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in Zilker look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has some transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,858, compared to a $1,295 one-bedroom median for Austin as a whole.

A look at local listings in Zilker via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what price-conscious 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 $1,584/month median rent for a studio in Zilker.

The unit has a dishwasher and air conditioning. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1901 S. Lamar Blvd.

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom address, situated at 1901 S. Lamar Blvd., is listed for $994/month for its 600 square feet.

You can expect to see a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

2406 Bluebonnet Lane

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Here's a studio apartment at 2406 Bluebonnet Lane, which, at 450 square feet, is going for $1,005/month.

The building features outdoor space. In the unit, look for a balcony. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

2121 Dickson Drive

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Then there's this 660-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 2121 Dickson Drive, listed at $1,180/month.

Expect to find air conditioning, a balcony and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $200 pet deposit.

(See the listing here.)


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