
Fast growing towns along I-35 south of Austin, with newer construction and lower rents within commuting distance.
32
Communities Tracked
$869
Starting At
$1,201
Average Rent
32
communities tracked, 32 priced
$869
cheapest starting rent today
$1,141
median starting rent
23
running a move in special
Deal tracking: 72% of priced communities in Buda & Kyle are running a move-in special, averaging 8.1 weeks free, up from 70.7% a month ago. 3 communities have cut starting rent in the last two weeks.
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The strongest value in each building class, ranked by real monthly cost: the current special applied to a twelve month lease, per square foot. Refreshed with our daily price checks, so these picks change when the pricing does.
Class A · Newest buildings, most amenities
Class B · The solid mid tier
Class C · Older stock, lowest prices
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Rents at these homes are set by city and federal programs, and only households under an income limit can rent them. 2 communities here with all homes capped.
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Capped homes are out of reach at most communities. Ask us about market rate homes nearby, with no income limit.
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For 2 people, yearly household income must be under:
Earn more than $85,450? Most capped homes are out of reach. Ask us about market rate homes nearby, with no income limit.
| People | 50% level | 60% level | 80% level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $47,050 | $56,460 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $53,800 | $64,560 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $60,500 | $72,600 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $67,200 | $80,640 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $72,600 | $87,120 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $78,000 | $93,600 | $123,900 |
City of Austin limits, effective June 1, 2026. A level is a share of the area's median family income ($134,400). Count the gross yearly income of everyone moving in. Seven or more people? The limits keep rising, so ask us. Each community confirms your exact limit when you apply.
Every home has an income limit, so these suit households that earn under the limit.
1. Balcones Trails
From $1,210
Class A · 1 bed to 4 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Up to 12 weeks free right now: from $932/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
2. The Bradford
From $870
Class A- · 1 bed to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Up to 4.3 weeks free right now: from $798/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability13 are within a walkable mile of a full grocery store. See all of Buda & Kyle on the live map.
Data reviewed by Ross Quade, Licensed Apartment Locator (TREC #679806)How we get our datapricing from data providers, community websites and our research, updated daily
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Starting rents from our latest check. Communities with a full review are linked.
Zero. Not one new apartment building has been permitted in Buda and Kyle in 2026 through July. The city reported every month, so that's a real freeze, not missing data.
Permits for new apartment buildings in Buda and Kyle are running ahead of last year. More new supply on the way usually means more competition between properties, and that's negotiating room for you.
Source: US Census Building Permits Survey, place-level files (checked monthly). Counts are units in buildings of 5 or more units.
Drive times are one reading with live traffic, taken Tuesday 8:30 AM Central and last measured October 13, 2026. They are not a live lookup and not a weekly average. Leaving at 5pm will run longer. How we get our data.