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 Rowan At Southwest
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,394
The Sinclair
UT/ Mueller · from $2,059
The Southland
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $775
The Springs
West/ Sunset Valley/ Barton Creek · from $1,176
The Springs Garden Homes
Northwest/ Arboretum/ Domain · from $1,425
The Standard
UT/ Mueller · from $1,102
The Stanton I & II
Outlying Metro · from $1,250
The Strand
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,005
The Timbers
Northeast · from $1,236
The Timbers
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,099
The Travis
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $2,900
The Tuscany
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,650
The View On The Square
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,459
The Village At 47th
UT/ Mueller · from $495
The Villagio
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,560
The Waters At Willow Run
Pflugerville/ Tech Ridge/ Wells Branch · from $899
The Works At Pleasant Valley
Northeast · from $579
The Zenith
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,175
Tollgate Creek
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $499
Topaz
San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda · from $1,075
Town Lake
Southeast/ Riverside Dr · from $1,150
Town Lake Villas
Downtown/ SoCo/ Barton Springs · from $1,025
Towne Oaks
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $1,050
Towne Oaks II
Research Blvd/ North Lamar · from $775
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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.