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 Janson
Outlying Metro · from $1,129
The Jasper
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,399
The Jewel
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $916
The Joplin At Crestview
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $869
The Lakes At Renaissance Park
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $768
The Landing Double Creek
I-35 South · from $1,144
The Landing Round Rock
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,285
The Lantana
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $655
The Lantern
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $795
The Links At Forest Creek
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,199
The Lively At Gilbert
Outlying Metro · from $1,223
The Lodge At Lakeline Village
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,080
The Lodge At Lost Pines
Outlying Metro · from $1,250
The Lola
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,170
The Loretta
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $699
The Lowell At Mueller
Northeast · from $904
The Luxe Of Buda
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,428
The Lynx
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $849
The Madison At The Arboretum
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,175
The Magnolia At Georgetown
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,025
The Mansions Of Buda
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,550
The Maris
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,464
The Markson
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,296
The Marlowe
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,799
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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.