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.
Remington House
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $798
Renaissance At Northbend
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $965
Reserve At Springdale
Northeast · from $1,155
Reserves At Las Entradas
Outlying Metro · from $1,145
Resia Hutto Square
Outlying Metro · from $1,190
Residences At 6G
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,327
Residences At Decker
Northeast · from $999
Residences At Rubi
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,024
Residences At Saltillo
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,171
Residences At The Domain
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $999
Residences At The Triangle
UT/ Mueller · from $1,454
Residences Of Siena South
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,229
Retreat At Barton Creek
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,260
Retreat At North Bluff
I-35 South · from $979
Reveal 54
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,103
Reveal At Onion Creek
I-35 South · from $1,099
Revolve
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,298
Rhythm
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,074
Ridgeview
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,336
Rio Ranch Townhomes
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,075
Rise 120
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,295
Rise510
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,152
River Junction
Outlying Metro · from $1,090
River Oaks
UT/ Mueller · from $1,400
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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.