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.
The Lanes At Oslo
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $880
The Local
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,372
The Lodge At Southwest
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,359
The Lyndon
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,550
The M At Lakeline
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,058
The Marquis At Barton Trails I
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,161
The Marquis At Barton Trails II
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,368
The Mercury
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $2,125
The Mirage
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,059
The Monarch
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,275
The Morgan
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $862
The Narrows
Outlying Metro · from $1,405
The Nellie
UT/ Mueller · from $749
The Nine At Rio
UT/ Mueller · from $1,690
The Nine At West Campus
UT/ Mueller · from $1,035
The Oaks At Georgetown
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $950
The Oasis
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,250
The Overlook At Plum Creek
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $577
The Overlook At Quarry Hill
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,407
The Palms On Lamar
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $649
The Park At Crestview
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $899
The Rebekah
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $699
The Reserve At Round Rock
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,599
The Reserve At San Marcos
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $785
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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.