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.
YardHomes Hero Way
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,395
YardHomes Meadow Lake
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,495
Zoey
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,069
1155 Barton Springs
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,823
2400 Nueces
UT/ Mueller · from $1,125
26 West
UT/ Mueller · from $1,702
404 Rio Grande
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,372
43 Hyde Park
UT/ Mueller · from $399
502 North
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,275
Abali
UT/ Mueller · from $700
Alder At The Grove
UT/ Mueller · from $1,082
Alma Austin
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $567
Andrews Place
UT/ Mueller · from $1,050
Anson Crossing
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $985
Apple Creek
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $900
Arba
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,720
Arbor Trail
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $959
Arbors Of Bastrop
Outlying Metro · from $975
Ariza Plum Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $928
Arrington Ridge I & II
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,089
Arrowhead Park
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $940
Asbury Place
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $849
Ascent At Northgate
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $699
Ascent At Walnut Creek
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $736
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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.