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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Buildings checked Oct 13, 2026 against each property’s own website.
Quick answer: Yes, but options are limited. On Oct 13, 2026, four downtown Austin buildings listed starting prices under $2,000 on their own websites: SkyHouse Austin (1-bed from $1,926 total monthly), Northshore (from $1,915), Elle West Ave (from $1,955) and AMLI 300 (studios from $1,994.50 total monthly). Nothing downtown listed under $1,500.
Downtown Austin apartments under $2,000 (prices checked Oct 13, 2026)
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyHouse Austin | 51 Rainey St (78701) | Rainey Street high-rise; studio to 3-bedroom; floor-to-ceiling windows | 1-bed from $1,926 total monthly ($1,880 base); studios from $2,046 total; look & lease offer within 48 hours (checked Oct 13, 2026) | SkyHouse review |
| Northshore | 110 San Antonio St (78701) | Seaholm / 2nd Street high-rise; floor-to-ceiling windows | Site price range from $1,915; income-restricted SMART Housing 1-beds listed at $1,824 (ask the leasing office for eligibility); 10 weeks free on penthouses (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Northshore review |
| Elle West Ave | 300 West Ave (78701) | Studio to 3-bedroom near the Seaholm District | Site price range from $1,955 (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Elle West Ave review |
| AMLI 300 | 300 N Lamar Blvd (78703) | Market District by the Whole Foods flagship; studio to 2-bedroom | Studios from $1,994.50 total monthly ($1,992 base); 1-beds from $2,338.50 (checked Oct 13, 2026) | AMLI 300 review |
| Camden Rainey Street (just over) | 91 Rainey St (78701) | Rainey Street; 1- and 2-bedrooms | Starting at $2,069 (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Camden Rainey review |
| Windsor on the Lake (just over) | 43 Rainey St (78701) | 31-story Rainey Street tower | 1-beds from $2,193; $1,000 off the first full month (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Windsor review |
The four under $2,000 are at the edges of downtown: Rainey Street to the east, Seaholm and West Ave to the west, and N Lamar in the Market District. Starting prices are usually for the smallest floor plan on a low floor, and only a few units hit them at any time. Rents change daily, so confirm current pricing and specials with each leasing office before you apply. Prices not shown on a property’s site are left as “ask”; we don’t guess.
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How to get under $2,000 downtown
- Go small: studios and junior 1-beds are where sub-$2,000 prices show up.
- Use specials: a few weeks free lowers the effective rent; see Austin apartments with 2 months free.
- Compare total monthly price: AMLI and SkyHouse show totals with required fees; others show base rent only.
- Look one step out: East Austin and South Congress often have more under $2,000; see East Austin apartments.
What about under $1,500?
On Oct 13, 2026, none of the downtown buildings we checked listed a starting price under $1,500. Nearby, Bishop Momo in South Austin listed studios from $1,309 on its site.
What should I compare between these apartments?
- Base rent versus the total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied (weeks free spread over the lease or taken up front) and the minimum lease term it needs.
- Parking: garage, covered or surface, and any added cost.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Your commute at the times you actually drive it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you rent in downtown Austin for under $2,000?
Yes, at a few buildings. On Oct 13, 2026, SkyHouse Austin, Northshore, Elle West Ave and AMLI 300 listed starting prices under $2,000 on their own websites.
Are there downtown Austin apartments under $1,500?
Not among the buildings we checked on Oct 13, 2026. The lowest downtown starting prices were in the $1,900s.
What is the cheapest 1-bedroom in downtown Austin right now?
SkyHouse Austin listed 1-bedrooms from $1,926 total monthly ($1,880 base) on Oct 13, 2026. Prices change daily.
Do these prices include fees?
AMLI 300 and SkyHouse show a total monthly price with required fees. The others show a starting price or price range; ask for the full monthly total.
Is apartment locating in downtown Austin free?
Yes. Taco Street Locating is free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it doesn’t change your rent or your specials. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact for your downtown Austin search.
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