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.
Legacy On University Blvd
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,200
Legacy Ranch At Dessau East
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $990
Legacy Square
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $899
Libertad Austin
Northeast · from $920
Live Oak
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $844
Live Oak Trails
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $613
Lockhart Farms
Outlying Metro · from $937
Lockhart Springs
Outlying Metro · from $1,032
Lucero
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $744
Lupine Terrace
Northeast · from $1,090
M A A Ashton Oaks
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $998
M A A Barton Creek
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $2,030
M A A Barton Skyway
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,448
M A A Brushy Creek
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,053
M A A Canyon Creek
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $938
M A A Canyon Pointe
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $968
M A A Cedar Park
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $998
M A A Double Creek
I-35 South · from $958
M A A East Austin
Northeast · from $1,003
M A A Onion Creek
I-35 South · from $918
M A A Quarry Oaks
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $758
M A A Round Rock
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,073
M A A Sierra Vista
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,098
M A A South Lamar
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,082
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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.