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.
Lyv Austin
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $909
M A A Park Mesa
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,410
M L K Highline
UT/ Mueller · from $1,099
M Station
UT/ Mueller · from $999
MacKenzie Pointe
Northeast · from $900
Madison At Dell Ranch
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $984
Madison At Westinghouse
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $962
Madison Northridge
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $888
Magnolia Court
Northeast · from $925
Magnolia Scofield Ridge
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,250
Mandalay
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,065
Mansions Eight65
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,392
Maple Ranch
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,098
Mariposa At Hunter Road
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,498
Mariposa At River Bend
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $915
Mariposa Flats
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $999
Mark Embers
UT/ Mueller · from $1,149
McCarty Commons
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,125
McKinney Falls
Outlying Metro · from $950
Meadow
Outlying Metro · from $949
Medina Highlands
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,200
Melrose Trail
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $925
Menchaca Commons
I-35 South · from $1,099
Meritage At Steiner Ranch
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,332
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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.