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.
Avilla Berry Creek Highlands
Outlying Metro · from $1,579
Avilla Rio Oaks
Outlying Metro · from $1,369
Avilla Vista Ranch
Outlying Metro · from $1,433
Aviva At North Plaza
Northeast · from $979
Avonmora
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,215
Axis Marketplace
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,141
Azola Avery Centre
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,204
Bainbridge
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $819
Balcones Club
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $799
Balcones Trails
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,210
Barton Creek Landing
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,293
Barton Creek Villas
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,349
Barton's Mill
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,055
Bartz Ranch
Round Rock/ Georgetown · from $1,095
Bee Caves Vistas
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $2,765
Bell Four Points
Cedar Park/ Leander/ Four Points · from $1,044
Bell Lakeshore
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,480
Bell South Lamar
St Edwards/ South Lamar · from $1,315
Bell South Shore
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,655
Bell Southpark
I-35 South · from $955
Bell Southpark Meadows
I-35 South · from $1,035
Bell Southpark Spring
I-35 South · from $1,065
Bellingham Park
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $500
Bellrock La Frontera
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $1,115
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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.