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.
Merritt Heritage Senior Village
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $586
Mesh
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,059
Metropolis
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $889
Milan
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,162
Millennium On Post
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,298
Milo
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $977
Mission James Place
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $752
Mission Trails At El Camino Real
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,000
Modera EaDo
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,099
Modera Georgetown
Outlying Metro · from $990
Montecito
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $856
Montelena
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,199
Monterey Ranch
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $985
Moonlight
I-35 South · from $853
Mosaic At Mueller
UT/ Mueller · from $1,600
Mueller Crossing
Northeast · from $1,049
Muir Lake
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,074
Muirfield Townhomes
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,900
Museo
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $849
Nalle Woods Of Westlake
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,600
Nichols Park
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $930
Nightingale At Goodnight Ranch
I-35 South · from $630
NoA On McNeil
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,355
Nob Hill
UT/ Mueller · from $1,349
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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.