Apartments by size
1 Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Austin, TX
36 communities we track in Downtown offer 1 bedroom floor plans, with live 1 bedroom pricing from $1,499. 24 are running a special right now. Prices come from data we buy, our own collection and our team's daily research, and a price is only labeled as a 1 bedroom price when that data proves it. Our help is free.
36
Communities with a 1 bedroom
$1,499
Cheapest 1 bedroom rent
$2,409
Median 1 bedroom rent
24
Special on this size
Deal tracking: 70% of communities with 1 bedroom pricing in Downtown are running a move-in special on that size, averaging 7.9 weeks free. 4 communities have cut starting rent in the last two weeks.
Every 1 bedroom community in Downtown, on the map
36 communities with a 1 bedroom in Downtown, 33 with current 1 bedroom pricing. 35 sit within a half mile of a CapMetro stop, 20 near MetroRail, and 36 within a walkable mile of a full grocery store. Tap any pin for the 1 bedroom price and the fastest way to act on it.
Square footage and the cost of space
Across 33 communities publishing unit sizes here, 1 bedroom plans run from 505 to 1,176 square feet, with the median at 779. The median asking rate for this size works out to about $3.55 per square foot. Sizing up to a 2 bedroom in this same area adds about $1,444 per month at typical starting prices, which is worth knowing before paying a premium for the largest 1 bedroom plan.
Newer versus older buildings
In buildings finished 2015 or later, the typical 1 bedroom here starts at $2,681 across 18 communities. In older buildings it starts at $1,992 across 15. Newer plans are smaller too, a median 771 square feet against 800 in the older buildings, so the gap per square foot is wider than the gap in rent.
Deals and availability on this size right now
23 of the 33 communities with 1 bedroom pricing are running a special that covers this size, averaging 7.9 weeks free. 4 of them cut a starting price inside the last two weeks, the largest cut $128 at AMLI on 2nd. Among communities publishing move in dates, 482 1 bedroom units are available within 30 days across 32 communities.
| Community | 1 bedroom from | Special | Net effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railyard | $1,499/mo | 10 weeks free | $1,212/mo |
| Residences at Saltillo | $1,618/mo | 6 weeks free | $1,432/mo |
| The Quincy | $1,631/mo | 8 weeks free | $1,381/mo |
Our picks: the best 1 bedroom deals in Downtown right now
The strongest 1 bedroom 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
1The Beverly at Medical Center$2.19/sqft1 bedroom from $1,661 · Class A-Up to 6 wks free: from $1,470/mo net effective
2Corazon$2.21/sqft1 bedroom from $1,905 · Class A-Up to 8 wks free: from $1,613/mo net effective
3Pressler$2.24/sqft1 bedroom from $1,968 · Class A-Up to 6 wks free: from $1,742/mo net effectiveClass B · The solid mid tier
15th Street Commons$2.14/sqft1 bedroom from $1,840 · Class B+Up to 6 wks free: from $1,628/mo net effective
2Elle West Avenue$2.66/sqft1 bedroom from $2,056 · Class B6 wks free: from $1,819/mo net effective
3AMLI Downtown$3.44/sqft1 bedroom from $2,472 · Class B+2 wks free: from $2,377/mo net effectiveClass C · Older stock, lowest prices
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Income limits at communities with a 1 bedroom in Downtown
Rents at these homes are set by city and federal programs, and only households under an income limit can rent them. 7 market rate buildings here with a 1 bedroom and some capped homes.
How many people will live in the home?
What does your household earn in a year?
Capped homes are out of reach at most communities, but the buildings with some capped homes still rent their other homes at the regular price, with no income limit.
Tap a number to see your income limit.
For 2 people, yearly household income must be under:
- Homes at the 50% level$53,800
- Homes at the 60% level Most common$64,560
- Homes at the 80% level$85,450
Earn more than $85,450? Most capped homes are out of reach, but the buildings with only some capped homes still rent the rest at market rate.
Every household size
| 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.
Market rate buildings with some capped homes
Some homes rent for less to households under the limit, and the rest have no income limit, so these work whether or not you qualify.
1. Residences at Saltillo
From $1,618
Class A · 1 bed
2 homes capped · 60% level
Accepts Section 8Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,432/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
2. The Quincy
From $1,631
Class A+ · 1 bed
14 of 347 homes capped · 80% level
8 weeks free right now: from $1,381/mo net effective
Read our full review
3. Alexan Waterloo
From $1,898
Class A+ · 1 bed
4 of 276 homes capped · 80% level
10.8 weeks free right now: from $1,504/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability4. Corazon
From $1,905
Class A- · 1 bed
35 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 8 weeks free right now: from $1,613/mo net effective
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5. Paseo
From $2,799
Class A+ · 1 bed
24 of 557 homes capped · 80% level
Accepts Section 8Up to 10 weeks free right now: from $2,262/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
6. Northshore
From $2,819
Class A+ · 1 bed
50 of 439 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 10 weeks free right now: from $2,278/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
7. 700 River
From $3,260
Class A+ · 1 bed
23 of 409 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 10 weeks free right now: from $2,635/mo net effective
Read our full review
The Downtown market, by building class
Median starting rents and the deal climate for each class of community here, computed 10/15 from our daily price checks. Class A median up $198 since 09/17. Class B median down $16 since 09/17.
AustinApartments.com price ledger, updated daily from data providers, community websites and our own research.
Move-in specials parsed from each community's published offer.
Class A is the newest stock with the most amenities; Class B the solid mid tier; Class C the oldest buildings and lowest prices.
Data reviewed by Ross Quade, Licensed Apartment Locator (TREC #679806)How we get our dataseries banked daily since August 2026
Our full reviews in Downtown
Our full walkthrough of each community: true cost, market position, resident reviews, and a tour checklist.
B+Avenir
1109 N Interstate Hwy 35
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A-415 Colorado
415 Colorado St
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B+The Waller
1104 Sabine St
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B+Hanover Brazos Street
215 Brazos St
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B+Corazon
1000 E 5th St
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A-The Quincy
91 Red River St
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A-700 River
700 River St
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A-Seven
615 W 7th St
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1 Bedroom Apartments in Downtown
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Every 1 bedroom community in Downtown, cheapest rent first
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $1,212/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,499from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,432/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,618from their website, October 15
8 weeks free running now: from $1,381/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,631from their website, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,470/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,661from data we buy, October 15
Up to 8 weeks free running now: from $1,535/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,813from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,628/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,840from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,870from data we buy, October 15
10.8 weeks free running now: from $1,504/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,898from their website, October 15
Up to 8 weeks free running now: from $1,613/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,905from their website, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,742/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,968from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,992from their website, October 15
8 weeks free running now: from $1,711/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,021from their website, October 15
10 weeks free running now: from $1,653/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,045from their website, October 15
6 weeks free running now: from $1,819/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,056from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,131from their website, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $2,121/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,297from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,409from data we buy, October 15
2 weeks free running now: from $2,377/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,472from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,505from data we buy, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $2,156/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,667from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,689from their website, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $2,177/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,694from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,710from their website, October 15
10 weeks free running now: from $2,298/mo net effective on a 15 month lease
1 bedroom from $2,714from their website, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $2,262/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,799from data we buy, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $2,278/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,819from their website, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $2,424/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,999from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $3,067from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $3,200from data we buy, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $2,635/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $3,260from their website, October 15
6 weeks free running now: from $2,938/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $3,320from their website, October 15
Up to 8 weeks free running now: from $2,899/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $3,424from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $3,562from their website, October 15
Up to 4.3 weeks free running now
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How we price 1 bedroom homes
A price that reads "1 bedroom from" is the lowest 1 bedroom rent in our latest data for that community. When the small line under a price names its source, the community's own website or data we buy, the date in that line is the day we got the price. A community showing "all floor plans from" offers 1 bedroom homes, and the 1 bedroom rate sits somewhere above its entry price: ask us for it, and it's free. Specials change weekly in this market, so the deal you see today is not promised tomorrow.
Data reviewed by Ross Quade, Licensed Apartment Locator (TREC #679806)How we get our dataprices from our data providers, community websites and our own research, updated daily
How this page stays honest
Prices and specials come from data we buy, our own checks of community websites and our team's daily research, never from ads. The deal ranking applies each special to a twelve month lease the same way our review calculators do. Age restricted 55 plus communities and fully income restricted properties are not mixed into these results.
Data reviewed by Ross Quade, Licensed Apartment Locator (TREC #679806)How we get our data
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