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.
The Atlantic Grand Oaks
I-35 South · from $868
The Axel
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $853
The Banks Of Springdale
Northeast · from $1,164
The Barstow
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $681
The Baxter At Westwood
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $971
The Beacon At Pfluger Farm
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,170
The Beckett
Outlying Metro · from $899
The Belmont
Northeast · from $999
The Bennett
I-35 South · from $1,155
The BLVD At Town Lake
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,934
The Bond
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,207
The Bouldin
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,480
The Bowen
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,252
The Bowie
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,671
The Bradford
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $899
The Braxton
UT/ Mueller · from $1,279
The Brick And Mortar District I
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,094
The Brick and Mortar District II
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,095
The Bridge At Ribelin Ranch
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,064
The Bridge At Tech Ridge
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $935
The Bridge At Terracina
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $827
The Bridge At Volente
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,018
The Brodie
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,416
The Brook In Travis Heights
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $775
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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.