1,036 communities · published starting rates
Austin apartments under $1,200
Each community below currently lists at least one floorplan starting under $1,200/month. Apartment prices can change quickly, so we'll confirm the latest quote before you apply. Click any listing for the details and our honest take.
The Creek
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $958
The Dalton
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,096
The Darby
Outlying Metro · from $1,190
The Debut SoCo
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,004
The District On La Frontera
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $660
The Element
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $896
The Element
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $613
The Element Austin
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $969
The Emerson
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,047
The Enclave
I-35 South · from $694
The Estate On Quarry Lake
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $999
The Falls Round Rock
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,185
The Foundry
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $947
The Gabriel
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,168
The Gabriel Georgetown
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,156
The Grand At Manor
Outlying Metro · from $1,107
The Grand At Stonecreek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,100
The Grove At Northwest Hills
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $889
The Hangar At Bergstrom
Outlying Metro · from $1,199
The Haywood
I-35 South · from $1,150
The Heights At 8721
Northeast · from $1,099
The Highlands
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $975
The Huntington
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $637
The Ivy
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $695
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Under $1,200 in Austin: your questions, answered
Are there apartments under $1,200 in Austin?+
Yes: 1,036 Austin communities currently have at least one floorplan starting under $1,200/mo, based on the latest published starting rates we have on file. Rates change constantly, so register with 512 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's quotes before you tour.
What's the cheapest apartment in Austin under $1,200?+
The lowest published starting rate we currently track under $1,200 is about $399/mo. Ultra-low rates usually mean small floorplans or older buildings — read the review page before you fall in love.
Is the pricing on this page real?+
It's the published starting rate from each community's current rate sheet. The "pricing checked" date is on every review page. Treat prices as starting points: the exact quote depends on unit, floor, and move-in date, and we confirm it for you when you register.
What does 512 APTS cost?+
Nothing. List 512 APTS as your referral source when you tour, and the property pays us a referral fee. That's the entire deal — it's how we can be honest about which cheap apartments are actually good.