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.
Villas Tech Ridge
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,017
Vintage Pads
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $909
Vintage Pads II
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $909
Vireo Twelve Oaks
Outlying Metro · from $1,499
Volume 1
UT/ Mueller · from $863
Volume 2
UT/ Mueller · from $1,031
Volume 3
UT/ Mueller · from $915
Volume 4
UT/ Mueller · from $863
Volume 5
UT/ Mueller · from $1,024
Volume 6
UT/ Mueller · from $1,233
Volume 7
UT/ Mueller · from $1,088
Volume 8
UT/ Mueller · from $974
Walden Square
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $2,245
Waller Creekside On 51st
UT/ Mueller · from $1,650
Walnut Creek Crossing
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $888
Walnut Ridge
Outlying Metro · from $1,150
Warwick
UT/ Mueller · from $1,099
Water Oak
I-35 South · from $1,065
Waters At Barton Creek
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $849
Waters At Bluff Springs
I-35 South · from $850
Waters Edge
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,129
Weaver
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,295
Wells Park
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,023
West Koenig Flats
UT/ Mueller · from $1,287
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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.