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.
Savannah Club
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $935
Sedona Springs
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,045
Sendero Trace
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,206
Sentral East Austin
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,323
Settler's Creek
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,149
Settler's Ridge
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $890
Seven
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,160
Shelby Ranch
I-35 South · from $1,199
Shoal Creek North
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,060
Short Hills North
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $899
Short Hills South
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $725
Siena Round Rock
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,291
Sienna At The Thompson
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,099
Sienna Pointe
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $849
Silvercreek
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,115
SkyHouse Austin
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,610
Skyline At Barton Creek
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,193
Skyview North
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,112
SoFi
I-35 South · from $1,029
Solaris House
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,420
Solomon
Northeast · from $1,145
Somerset Townhomes
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,601
Sona
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $587
Sonata
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $830
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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.