Austin apartment prices and move-in specials
A typical 1-bed in Austin rents for $1,375 a month. We track 666 apartment buildings across 20 areas, and 214 have a move-in special right now.
Most affordable areas for a 1-bed
| Area | Typical 1-bed | Typical 2-bed | Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | $1,045 | $1,369 | 44 |
| Northwest | $1,072 | $1,422 | 33 |
| Far North | $1,083 | $1,475 | 36 |
| Riverside / Southeast | $1,104 | $1,430 | 75 |
| Northeast | $1,115 | $1,441 | 48 |
| Cedar Park / Leander | $1,140 | $1,499 | 44 |
| South Austin | $1,145 | $1,417 | 48 |
| North Central | $1,150 | $1,499 | 27 |
| Pflugerville / Manor | $1,188 | $1,607 | 28 |
| Georgetown | $1,188 | $1,449 | 31 |
| Hutto / Taylor | $1,229 | $1,665 | 10 |
| Lakeway / Bee Cave | $1,261 | $1,695 | 8 |
| Domain / North Burnet | $1,270 | $2,127 | 37 |
| Southwest | $1,289 | $1,806 | 26 |
| UT / Central | $1,314 | $1,979 | 31 |
| South Central | $1,443 | $2,101 | 38 |
| West Austin | $1,457 | $1,800 | 23 |
| East Austin | $1,583 | $2,327 | 49 |
| Downtown | $2,591 | $3,920 | 27 |
Typical starting rent: the middle of each building’s lowest available price. Austin overall: $1,195 for a 1-bed.
More areas: Buda / Kyle
Best-value 1-beds right now
Compared only with 1-beds in the same area.
- $7251 bed
Pathways at Rosewood Courts
Chicon St · East Austin
52% below the typical 1-bed in East Austin ($1,583)
$7581 bedFlats at Wellington
5800 Wellington Dr · East Austin
51% below the typical 1-bed in East Austin ($1,583)
$7791 bed- $7191 bed
Grove at Northwest Hills
3517 North Hills Dr · West Austin
50% below the typical 1-bed in West Austin ($1,457)
$7311 bed- $7991 bed
Creek's Edge Apartments
1124 Rutland Dr · Domain / North Burnet
47% below the typical 1-bed in Domain / North Burnet ($1,270)
$6751 bed- $8491 bed
The Quincy
91 Red River St · Downtown
46% below the typical 1-bed in Downtown ($2,591)
Special “Don’t miss out on our special offer! Lease with us now and enjoy 8 weeks free! We can’t wait to welcome you home!”
$1,4101 bed- $8691 bed
- $8841 bed
Magnolia Flats
1720 Wooten Park Dr · North Central
41% below the typical 1-bed in North Central ($1,150)
Special “Get 1 month FREE!; 1 Month FREE on a 12-Month Lease!”
$6741 bed
Best-value 2-beds right now
Alara North Burnet
1727 Rutland Dr · Domain / North Burnet
55% below the typical 2-bed in Domain / North Burnet ($2,127)
$9642 beds- $8412 beds
MAA East Austin
6600 Ed Bluestein Blvd · East Austin
51% below the typical 2-bed in East Austin ($2,327)
Special “Lease now and receive up to 1 month of free base rent! Certain fees and exclusions apply.”
$1,1332 bedsPark at Crestview
8220 Research Blvd · Domain / North Burnet
49% below the typical 2-bed in Domain / North Burnet ($2,127)
$1,0792 bedsVista Bella Apartments
21101 Boggy Ford Rd · Cedar Park / Leander
47% below the typical 2-bed in Cedar Park / Leander ($1,499)
$7952 bedsAubry Hills
8926 N Lamar Blvd · Domain / North Burnet
46% below the typical 2-bed in Domain / North Burnet ($2,127)
Special “$99 Move In + One Month Free!”
$1,1502 bedsBellingham Park Apartment Homes
6816 Boyce Ln · Pflugerville / Manor
44% below the typical 2-bed in Pflugerville / Manor ($1,607)
Special “Limited-Time Special Rates: Studio $500 (8 mo. lease)”
$8992 bedsThe Rosedale
2211 W North Loop Blvd · UT / Central
43% below the typical 2-bed in UT / Central ($1,979)
$1,1252 bedsGrove at Northwest Hills
3517 North Hills Dr · West Austin
41% below the typical 2-bed in West Austin ($1,800)
$1,0652 bedsSouth Shore Apartments (formerly Bluffs at Town Lake)
2005 Willow Creek Dr · Riverside / Southeast
41% below the typical 2-bed in Riverside / Southeast ($1,430)
Special “$276 off Monthly Rent (already in price)”
$8492 bedsThe Village at Gracy Farms
2600 Gracy Farms Ln · Domain / North Burnet
40% below the typical 2-bed in Domain / North Burnet ($2,127)
$1,2752 bedsSt Edwards
125 Woodward St · South Central
38% below the typical 2-bed in South Central ($2,101)
Special “Offering up to 2 months free!; Apply Today - 1 month free and waived admin fee!”
$1,2952 beds
Biggest move-in specials
South Shore Apartments (formerly Bluffs at Town Lake)
2005 Willow Creek Dr · Riverside / Southeast
Studio from $499, 1 bed from $749, 2 beds from $849
Special “$276 off Monthly Rent (already in price)”
~$292off per month, 1-bedRiver Junction
1880 Hwy 183 · Cedar Park / Leander
1 bed from $1,140, 2 beds from $1,622, 3 beds from $1,888
Special “NOW OFFERING 3 MONTHS FREE + Up to $1,500 GIFT CARD!”
~$410off per month, 1-bedBroadstone North ATX
10605 Delta Dr · Domain / North Burnet
1 bed from $1,332, 2 beds from $2,150
Special “Receive Up to 2.5 Months FREE! AND a $1,500 Gift Card* Live where Q2 Stadium is at Your Doorstep”
~$402off per month, 1-bedProse Decker Lake
8701 Decker Lake Rd · Northeast
1 bed from $1,188, 2 beds from $1,574
Special “Live Brand New! Up to 10 weeks FREE base rent + a $1,000 Gift Card! Stop by or schedule a tour today! ¡Experiencia española en nuestro portal de recorrido virtual a continuación!”
~$311off per month, 1-bedFLATZ 487
883 C Bud Stockton Loop · Hutto / Taylor
Studio from $899, 1 bed from $1,199, 2 beds from $1,299
Special “No Rent Until 2027 OR Up to 3 Months Free + A Housewarming Surprise* *Move in by November 30, 2026.”
~$225off per month, studioWixby House
7905 Mckinney Falls Pkwy · Riverside / Southeast
Studio from $1,170, 1 bed from $1,420, 2 beds from $1,820
Special “3 Months Free Rent!”
~$355off per month, 1-bedAllers Landing
10258 Old Lockhart Rd · Riverside / Southeast
2 beds from $1,548, 3 beds from $1,829
Special “3 Months Free Rent!”
~$387off per month, 2-bedThe Nelson
10820 Brezza Ln · South Austin
Studio from $1,174, 1 bed from $1,314, 2 beds from $1,899, 3 beds from $2,549
Special “12 Weeks FREE + $150 Look & Lease Bonus! Tour Today. Lease Today. Get Rewarded.”
~$271off per month, studioShelby Ranch
2212 Lynnbrook Dr · South Austin
Studio from $1,284, 1 bed from $1,455, 2 beds from $2,144, 3 beds from $2,975
Special “Lease today for up to 12 weeks FREE!”
~$335off per month, 1-bedThe Porter
6101 Ross Rd · Riverside / Southeast
1 bed from $1,298, 2 beds from $1,390
Special “Now offering up to 12 weeks free PLUS up to an additional $1,500!”
~$320off per month, 2-bedCascades at Onion Creek
2213 Cascades Ave · Riverside / Southeast
1 bed from $1,099, 2 beds from $1,670, 3 beds from $2,105
Special “Receive 2 weeks off rent up to 6 months on select lease terms - that’s up to 12 weeks FREE!”
~$253off per month, 1-bedAlexan St. Elmo
4700 Weidemar Ln · South Austin
Studio from $1,317, 1 bed from $1,547, 2 beds from $2,227
Special “UP TO 12 WEEKS FREE + FOUNDERS CLUB PERKS FOR OUR FIRST RESIDENTS — LIMITED SPOTS!”
~$356off per month, 1-bed
Questions renters ask
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Austin?
The typical 1-bed in Austin rents for $1,375 a month across the buildings we track, as of Nov 4, 2026. The most affordable area is Round Rock, where the typical 1-bed starts at $1,045.
Which Austin apartments have move-in specials?
214 buildings advertise a move-in special right now, such as weeks of free rent or money off the first month. The list above shows the biggest ones.
Where do these prices come from?
From each property’s own website. Our beagle checks them regularly, and every building shows when it was last checked. Always confirm the price with the property.