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.
Douglas Landing
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,049
Duval Villa
UT/ Mueller · from $1,534
Eagles Landing
Northeast · from $1,300
East Austin 1630
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,026
Eastside At 2201
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $999
Eastside Station
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,739
Edenbrook Ridge
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,184
Edison Austin
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,295
Ekos City Heights
I-35 South · from $677
Elan
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,020
Element Studios
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $995
Elevation On Post
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,478
Eleven By Windsor
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,344
Elm Ridge
Northeast · from $1,569
Enclave Creedmoor
Outlying Metro · from $671
Englebrook
Northeast · from $599
Estates At Norwood
Northeast · from $1,209
Estates At Plum Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,329
Evolve At Arboretum
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $925
Fairway Landings At Plum Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $930
FIVEtwo At Highland
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,250
Flats At Shadowglen
Outlying Metro · from $945
Flats At Wellington
Northeast · from $779
Florencia Villas
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,399
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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.