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.
Ashdale Gardens
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $550
Ashford Costa Brava
Northeast · from $798
Ashford Costa Esmeralda
Northeast · from $825
Ashford Costa Perla
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $749
Ashford Wellington
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,350
Aspire San Marcos
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,879
Aubry Hills
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $800
Aura 35Fifty
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,098
Aura 36Hundred
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,152
Austin Midtown
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,130
Austin Parke
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,180
Avalon Hill Country
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,000
Avalon Palms A
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,200
Avalon Palms B
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,200
Avalon Wolf Ranch
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,005
Avery Oaks
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $986
Avistar At Woodhollow
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $800
Azul Lakeshore
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,148
Balcones Terrace
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $575
Balcones Woods
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $849
Barton Hills/Park Place
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,600
Bastille
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $475
Beck At Wells Branch
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $949
Bexley 3Five
I-35 South · from $1,099
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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.