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.
Sonora
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,282
Sonterra
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $920
Sotol Riverside
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,149
South Lamar Village
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,250
Southpark Crossing
I-35 South · from $1,214
SouthPark Ranch
I-35 South · from $999
Spectra Parks
Northeast · from $1,188
Spicewood Springs
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $899
Spring Villas
I-35 South · from $899
Springs At Georgetown
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,149
St Elmo
I-35 South · from $1,080
St Johns West
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $849
Stadium View
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $729
Star Ranch Townhomes
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,945
Starburst
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $602
Starlight
UT/ Mueller · from $966
Stassney At SoCo
I-35 South · from $992
Stetson
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,090
Still Waters
I-35 South · from $925
Stillwell Avery Centre
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,625
Stone Brook Seniors
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,475
Stone Hill
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,299
Stone Oak At Parmer
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,027
Stonecreek Ranch
I-35 South · from $1,007
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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.