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 Marquis At Barton Trails I
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,161
The Mirage
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,059
The Morgan
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $862
The Nellie
UT/ Mueller · from $749
The Nine At West Campus
UT/ Mueller · from $1,035
The Oaks At Georgetown
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $950
The Overlook At Plum Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $577
The Palms On Lamar
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $649
The Park At Crestview
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $899
The Rebekah
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $699
The Reserve At San Marcos
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $785
The Southland
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $775
The Springs
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,176
The Standard
UT/ Mueller · from $1,102
The Strand
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,005
The Timbers
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,099
The Village At 47th
UT/ Mueller · from $495
The Waters At Willow Run
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $899
The Works At Pleasant Valley
Northeast · from $579
The Zenith
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,175
Tollgate Creek
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $499
Topaz
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,075
Town Lake
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,150
Town Lake Villas
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,025
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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.