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.
Preserve At Plum Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,399
Presidium Pecan District
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,189
Quail Park Village
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $672
Rail At Georgetown
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $855
Rambler ATX
UT/ Mueller · from $1,199
Ranch At 1856
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $875
Residences Of Stillwater
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,055
RIATA Arrow Wood
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,126
RIATA Buena Vista
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,243
RIATA Dominion
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,333
RIATA Enclave
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,405
RIATA Grey Moss
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,283
RIATA Myles Mark
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,095
RIATA Rock Creek
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,143
RIATA Wood Trail
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,095
Rio West
UT/ Mueller · from $2,150
Rise At The Cameron
Northeast · from $949
River Crossing Townhomes
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,400
River Valley
I-35 South · from $999
Riverside Meadows
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $930
Runnymede
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,199
Ryder Ridge
Northeast · from $1,199
Sabina
UT/ Mueller · from $1,349
Saddle Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $900
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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.