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 Catherine
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,279
The Cavalry At Liberty Hill
Outlying Metro · from $1,149
The Chandelier
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $939
The Chloe
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,283
The Chloe Leander
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,046
The Cliffs
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $829
The Cliffs At Barton Creek
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,294
The Collection At Ladybird Lake
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $899
The Conley
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $982
The Copeland
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,251
The Courtmoor On Cameron
Northeast · from $806
The Cove At Saddle Creek
I-35 South · from $964
The Creek
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $958
The Crescent
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,240
The Dalton
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,096
The Darby
Outlying Metro · from $1,190
The Debut SoCo
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,004
The District On La Frontera
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $660
The Eden At Pearson Ranch
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,564
The Edge
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,355
The Edition At Research Park
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,286
The Element
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $896
The Element
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $613
The Element Austin
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $969
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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.