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1 Bedroom Apartments in South Central Austin, TX
70 communities we track in South Central offer 1 bedroom floor plans, with live 1 bedroom pricing from $675. 40 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.
70
Communities with a 1 bedroom
$675
Cheapest 1 bedroom rent
$1,306
Median 1 bedroom rent
40
Special on this size
Deal tracking: 59% of communities with 1 bedroom pricing in South Central are running a move-in special on that size, averaging 6.1 weeks free. 3 communities have cut starting rent in the last two weeks.
Every 1 bedroom community in South Central, on the map
70 communities with a 1 bedroom in South Central, 61 with current 1 bedroom pricing. 67 sit within a half mile of a CapMetro stop, and 53 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 54 communities publishing unit sizes here, 1 bedroom plans run from 400 to 1,225 square feet, with the median at 673. The median asking rate for this size works out to about $2.34 per square foot. Sizing up to a 2 bedroom in this same area adds about $522 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 $1,762 across 9 communities. In older buildings it starts at $1,270 across 52. Unusually for Austin, the newer plans here are larger: a median 734 square feet against 671 in the older buildings.
Deals and availability on this size right now
36 of the 61 communities with 1 bedroom pricing are running a special that covers this size, averaging 6.1 weeks free. 3 of them cut a starting price inside the last two weeks, the largest cut $59 at Landmark at Barton Creek. Among communities publishing move in dates, 308 1 bedroom units are available within 30 days across 49 communities.
| Community | 1 bedroom from | Special | Net effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Creek Village | $750/mo | 6 weeks free | $664/mo |
| Tambaleo | $939/mo | 4 weeks free | $867/mo |
| The Garrison | $949/mo | 8.7 weeks free | $791/mo |
Our picks: the best 1 bedroom deals in South Central 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
Class B · The solid mid tier
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Income limits at communities with a 1 bedroom in South Central
Rents at these homes are set by city and federal programs, and only households under an income limit can rent them. 11 communities here with a 1 bedroom: 1 with all homes capped and 10 market rate buildings with some capped homes. One of them is in the city's SMART Housing program.
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.
All homes capped
Every home has an income limit, so it suits households that earn under the limit.
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Aria Grand
From $1,149
Class A- · 1 bed
All homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 810 weeks free right now: from $929/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
Some homes capped
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.
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1. The Mercury
From $1,277
Class A · 1 bed
26 of 261 homes capped · 60% level
4 weeks free right now: from $1,179/mo net effective
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2. MAA South Lamar
From $1,442
Class A- · 1 bed
30 homes capped · 80% level
4 weeks free right now: from $1,331/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
3. Tree
From $1,509
Class A- · 1 bed
34 of 336 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,335/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
4. The 704
From $1,637
Class A- · 1 bed
38 of 378 homes capped · 60% level
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5. Bell South Lamar
From $1,670
Class A- · 1 bed
33 of 327 homes capped · 80% level
4 weeks free right now: from $1,542/mo net effective
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6. Groves South Lamar
From $1,697
Class A · 1 bed
31 of 307 homes capped · 80% level
Accepts Section 8Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,502/mo net effective
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7. Windsor South Lamar
From $1,762
Class A · 1 bed
12 homes capped · 60% level
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8. Lamar Union
From $1,836
Class A · 1 bed
44 of 441 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 4 weeks free right now: from $1,695/mo net effective
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9. Fifteen15 South Lamar
From $1,896
Class A · 1 bed
33 of 328 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 4.3 weeks free right now: from $1,739/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
10. Gibson Flats
From $2,010
Class A- · 1 bed
10 homes capped · 60% level
Ask about pricing and availability
SMART Housing
A City of Austin program: builders set aside homes for households under the limit in exchange for fee waivers.
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Aria Grand
From $1,149
Class A- · 1 bed
All homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 810 weeks free right now: from $929/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
The South Central 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 $118 since 09/17. Class B median down $200 since 09/17. Class C 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
1 Bedroom Apartments in South Central
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Every 1 bedroom community in South Central, cheapest rent first
1 bedroom from $675from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $664/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $750from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $775from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $835from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $875from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $899from their website, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $867/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $939from data we buy, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $791/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $949from data we buy, October 15
Up to 8 weeks free running now: from $843/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $996from their website, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $917/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,000
13 weeks free running now: from $767/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,022from their website, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $880/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,055from data we buy, October 15
6 weeks free running now: from $938/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,060from their website, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $905/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,085from data we buy, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $962/mo net effective on a 16 month lease
1 bedroom from $1,099from their website, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,022/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,115from data we buy, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,032/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,125
1 bedroom from $1,175from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,175
Current special applies to 3 bedroom homes, not this size
1 bedroom from $1,178from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,195
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,060/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,198from their website, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $1,021/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,225from data we buy, October 15
6 weeks free running now: from $1,092/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,234from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,234from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,106/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,250from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,265from data we buy, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,169/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,275from data we buy, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $1,179/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,277from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,300
1 bedroom from $1,306from data we buy, October 15
8 weeks free running now: from $1,122/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,325from data we buy, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,233/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,345from their website, October 14
1 bedroom from $1,381from data we buy, October 15
Up to 8 weeks free running now: from $1,184/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,399from data we buy, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $1,331/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,442from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,446from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,458from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,335/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,509from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,553from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,632from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,637from data we buy, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $1,542/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,670from their website, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $1,546/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,674from data we buy, October 15
Up to 4 weeks free running now: from $1,565/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,695from their website, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,502/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,697from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,762from data we buy, October 15
Up to 4 weeks free running now: from $1,695/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,836from data we buy, October 15
1 bedroom from $1,883from data we buy, October 15
Up to 4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,739/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,896from their website, October 15
Up to 4 weeks free running now: from $1,806/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $1,956from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,010from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,010from their website, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,954/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,131from data we buy, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $1,858/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,299from their website, October 15
5 weeks free running now: from $2,079/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,300from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,359from their website, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $2,136/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,414from their website, October 15
Up to 8.7 weeks free running now: from $2,151/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $2,580from their website, October 15
1 bedroom from $2,900
4 weeks free running now: from $3,116/mo net effective
1 bedroom from $3,375from data we buy, October 15
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4.3 weeks free running now
all floor plans from $8451 bedroom rate on request
Up to 4.3 weeks free running now
all floor plans from $8951 bedroom rate on request
all floor plans from $9551 bedroom rate on request
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4.3 weeks free running now
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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.
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