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  8. Building Photo - Windwood Apartments
    1 BED
    $799+
    2 BEDS
    $1,199+
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    Base Rent$799 - $1,299
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$799 - $1,299

    Windwood Apartments

    3810 Valley View Rd, Austin, TX 78704
    (737) 208-1564
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    Alma Soco

    126 W Alpine Rd, Austin, TX 78704
  13. Building Photo - 4314 Gillis St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$825

    4314 Gillis St Unit 211

    4314 Gillis St, Austin, TX 78745
  25. Interior Photo - Montecito
    1 BED
    $902+
    2 BEDS
    $1,179+

    Montecito

    3111 Parker Ln, Austin, TX 78741
  32. Building Photo - The 704
    $269 Off
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    STUDIO
    $949+
    1 BED
    $1,533+
    2 BEDS
    $1,988+

    The 704

    3401 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
    (737) 377-2232
  35. Cloisters West Courtyard Views - Cloisters West
    STUDIO
    $950+
    1 BED
    $1,100+
    2 BEDS
    $1,200+

    Cloisters West

    1507 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704
  40. Building Photo - Sundance
    1 BED
    $950+
    2 BEDS
    $1,350+

    Sundance

    1006 Banister Ln, Austin, TX 78704
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Cheap Apartments in South Central Austin Neighborhood in Austin, TX

When looking for cheap apartments in South Central Austin, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in South Central Austin.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 566 cheap apartments available in South Central Austin, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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