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 Marquis At Canyon Ridge
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,004
The Martingale
I-35 South · from $970
The Matador
I-35 South · from $1,116
The Meadows At Anderson Mill
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,195
The Merle On Howard
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,028
The Merriman
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,389
The Met
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,145
The Mia
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,536
The Michael At Presidio
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,033
The Monroe
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,311
The Mont
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,202
The Monterra
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,159
The Muse At SoCo
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,078
The Nelson
I-35 South · from $1,315
The Nine On Shoreline
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,013
The Oaks
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,099
The Oaks At Ben White
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $983
The Oaks At Tech Ridge
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,015
The Oasis At Round Rock
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,599
The Olivine
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $977
The Orion
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $832
The Oscar
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,099
The Outpost
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,850
The Paddock At Norwood
Northeast · from $1,150
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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.