Cheap Apartments for Rent in The Drag
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1 BED, 1 BATH$800
1808 Rio Grande St Unit #10
1808 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701 -
2 BEDS$1,375+3 BEDS$825+4 BEDS$1,175+
Inspire on 22nd
2200 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
Price Drop. $148 Off2 BEDS$1,057+3 BEDS$845+4 BEDS$1,031+5 BEDS$982+
Villas on Guadalupe
2810 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$899
2815 Rio Grande St Unit 108
2815 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$910
2815 Rio Grande St Unit 103
2815 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$920+2 BEDS$1,070+3 BEDS$1,195+
1883 at Cameron House Student Living
2707 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 -
2 BEDS$925+3 BEDS$1,015+4 BEDS$1,055+6 BEDS$1,465+
Torre
2020 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
2 BEDS$959+3 BEDS$959+4 BEDS$959+
Villas on Rio
2111 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 -
|STUDIO$1,955+1 BED$2,215+2 BEDS$1,425+3 BEDS$1,190+
Skyloft Austin
507 W 23rd St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$999
2714 Nueces St Unit 106
2714 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$999
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit B308
2803 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
4 BEDS$1,099+5 BEDS$999+
Yugo Austin Nueces
2502 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000
2711 Hemphill Park Unit A
2711 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000
2711 Hemphill Park Unit C
2711 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters
2803 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED$1,900+2 BEDS$1,299+3 BEDS$1,299+4 BEDS$1,010+
Signature 1909
1909 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 -
4 BEDS$1,129+5 BEDS$1,049+6 BEDS$1,129+
Yugo Austin Rio
620 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,050
2808 Whitis Ave Unit C205
2808 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,050
2818 Nueces St Unit 311
2818 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
2 BEDS$1,070+3 BEDS$1,195+
1883 at Montgomery House Student Living
2700 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit B207
2803 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit A101
2801 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit A203
2801 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit B104
2803 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,125
2802 Nueces St Unit 206
2802 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
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Penthouse
1801 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,150
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters
2803 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,175
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit B206
2803 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
2 BEDS$1,619+4 BEDS$1,249+6 BEDS$1,199+
Yugo Austin Waterloo
2400 Seton Ave, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
2813 Rio Grande St Unit 3
2813 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
2801 Hemphill Park Unit A201
2801 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
2110 Rio Grande St Unit 107
2110 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
2714 Nueces St Unit 101
2714 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit B307
2803 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
University Quarters North Campus 1x1
2801 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200
North Campus 1x1 @ University Quarters Unit A102
2801 Hemphill Park, Austin, TX 78705 -
2 BEDS$1,389+3 BEDS$1,319+4 BEDS$1,219+
GrandMarc Austin
510 W 26th St, Austin, TX 78705 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,250
2810 Nueces St Unit 104
2810 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705
Austin at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in The Drag Neighborhood in Austin, TX
When looking for cheap apartments in The Drag, 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 The Drag.
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 96 cheap apartments available in The Drag, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Austin
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Georgian Acres 564 Sq Ft $963/mo
- Heritage Hills 581 Sq Ft $995/mo
- Saddlewood Estates 630 Sq Ft $1,018/mo
- Quail Creek 611 Sq Ft $1,029/mo
- Chevy Chase South 641 Sq Ft $1,040/mo
- North Lamar 657 Sq Ft $1,046/mo
- Wooten Park 650 Sq Ft $1,054/mo
- Parker Lane 716 Sq Ft $1,065/mo
- Walnut Forest 670 Sq Ft $1,066/mo
- North Oaks 670 Sq Ft $1,066/mo
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