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 Palmer
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,234
The Park At Monterey Oaks
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,300
The Park At Walnut Creek
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,102
The Park At Wells Branch
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $845
The Parker Austin
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,135
The Parlor
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $999
The Pointe At Ben White
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $929
The Porter
Outlying Metro · from $1,094
The Post At Parmer
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,367
The Powell
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,272
The Prado
Outlying Metro · from $1,414
The Prescott
I-35 South · from $1,049
The Preserve At Rolling Oaks
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,159
The Preserve At Travis Creek
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,470
The Preserve Central Park
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $752
The Quincy
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,595
The Rail
UT/ Mueller · from $519
The Ranch
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,032
The Ranch
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,454
The Reserve
I-35 South · from $770
The Reserve At Arboretum
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,295
The Reserve At Walnut Creek
Northeast · from $881
The Rhett
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $999
The Ridge
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $899
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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.