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.
River Oaks Villas
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,040
River Stone Ranch
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $990
Riverhorse Ranch
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,025
Riverhorse Ranch II
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,050
Riverstone
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $999
Riverview
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,244
Rivette Tower
UT/ Mueller · from $1,227
Rock 35
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $899
Rock Springs Duplexes
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,628
Rocking Horse Ranch
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $915
Rockwood
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,259
Rushcreek At Star Ranch
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,090
Ryze At Sunfield
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,204
Saddle Creek
I-35 South · from $969
Sadler House
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,386
Sage Hill
Northeast · from $825
Sage Plum Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,520
Saison North
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $625
San Gabriel Senior Village
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $640
San Marin
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,108
San Paloma
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,075
Sangria Park
Northeast · from $749
Santal I & II
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,468
Saratoga Ridge
I-35 South · from $952
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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.