1,512 communities · published starting rates
Austin apartments under $3,000
Each community below currently lists at least one floorplan starting under $3,000/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.
Derby Park
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $895
District At SoCo
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,269
Double Eagle Townhomes
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,865
E6
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,483
East Vue Ranch
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,276
Easton Hills
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $929
EastPoint
Northeast · from $1,580
Eastridge
Outlying Metro · from $1,278
Echo
UT/ Mueller · from $1,465
Eighty One10 Blue Goose
Northeast · from $1,180
El Monty
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $725
Elan East
UT/ Mueller · from $1,389
Elevate
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,029
Elina
Outlying Metro · from $1,224
Ella Parkside
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,166
Elle West Avenue
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,343
Ellie
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $887
Ellis Highline
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,099
Ellwood At Lake Travis
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,007
Elysium Grand
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $999
Emerson
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $641
Emerson At Buda
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,069
Emerson At Trace
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,064
Emerson Wells Branch
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,184
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Under $3,000 in Austin: your questions, answered
Are there apartments under $3,000 in Austin?+
Yes: 1,512 Austin communities currently have at least one floorplan starting under $3,000/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 $3,000?+
The lowest published starting rate we currently track under $3,000 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.