1,361 communities · published starting rates
Austin apartments under $1,500
Each community below currently lists at least one floorplan starting under $1,500/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 Preserve Central Park
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $752
The Rail
UT/ Mueller · from $519
The Ranch
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,032
The Ranch
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,454
The Reserve
I-35 South · from $770
The Reserve At Arboretum
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,295
The Reserve At Walnut Creek
Northeast · from $881
The Rhett
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $999
The Ridge
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $899
The Ridge At Headwaters
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,200
The Ridge At Lakeline
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $895
The Robinson On Melrose
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,120
The Rosedale
UT/ Mueller · from $1,049
The Royce 8100
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,217
The Saint George
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,234
The Saint Mary
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,385
The Sarah By Arium
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,158
The Shiloh At Oak Hill
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,226
The Shoal
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,380
The Social
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $915
The Social
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,049
The Sommery
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,085
The Sondery
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,091
The Southbrook
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,095
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Under $1,500 in Austin: your questions, answered
Are there apartments under $1,500 in Austin?+
Yes: 1,361 Austin communities currently have at least one floorplan starting under $1,500/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 $1,500?+
The lowest published starting rate we currently track under $1,500 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.