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2 Bedroom Apartments in South Central Austin, TX
71 communities we track in South Central offer 2 bedroom floor plans, with live 2 bedroom pricing from $799. 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 2 bedroom price when that data proves it. Our help is free.
71
Communities with a 2 bedroom
$799
Cheapest 2 bedroom rent
$1,828
Median 2 bedroom rent
40
Special on this size
Deal tracking: 58% of communities with 2 bedroom pricing in South Central are running a move-in special on that size, averaging 6.2 weeks free.
Every 2 bedroom community in South Central, on the map
71 communities with a 2 bedroom in South Central, 53 with current 2 bedroom pricing. 68 sit within a half mile of a CapMetro stop, and 54 within a walkable mile of a full grocery store. Tap any pin for the 2 bedroom price and the fastest way to act on it.
Square footage and the cost of space
Across 50 communities publishing unit sizes here, 2 bedroom plans run from 624 to 2,196 square feet, with the median at 1,003. The median asking rate for this size works out to about $1.99 per square foot. Sizing up to a 3 bedroom in this same area adds about $899 per month at typical starting prices, which is worth knowing before paying a premium for the largest 2 bedroom plan.
Newer versus older buildings
In buildings finished 2015 or later, the typical 2 bedroom here starts at $3,181 across 8 communities. In older buildings it starts at $1,600 across 45. Unusually for Austin, the newer plans here are larger: a median 1,140 square feet against 991 in the older buildings.
Deals and availability on this size right now
31 of the 53 communities with 2 bedroom pricing are running a special that covers this size, averaging 6.2 weeks free. Among communities publishing move in dates, 195 2 bedroom units are available within 30 days across 43 communities.
| Community | 2 bedroom from | Special | Net effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Creek Village | $900/mo | 6 weeks free | $796/mo |
| Bainbridge | $929/mo | 13 weeks free | $697/mo |
| Mission James Place | $1,070/mo | 8 weeks free | $906/mo |
Our picks: the best 2 bedroom deals in South Central right now
The strongest 2 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 2 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 2 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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Class A- · 2 bed
All homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
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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.
1. Tree
From $1,867
Class A- · 2 bed
34 of 336 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,652/mo net effective
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2. The 704
From $2,146
Class A- · 2 bed
38 of 378 homes capped · 60% level
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3. MAA South Lamar
From $2,200
Class A- · 2 bed
30 homes capped · 80% level
4 weeks free right now: from $2,031/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
4. Groves South Lamar
From $2,383
Class A · 2 bed
31 of 307 homes capped · 80% level
Accepts Section 8Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $2,109/mo net effective
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5. Bell South Lamar
From $2,405
Class A- · 2 bed
33 of 327 homes capped · 80% level
4 weeks free right now: from $2,221/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
6. Lamar Union
From $2,613
Class A · 2 bed
44 of 441 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 4 weeks free right now: from $2,413/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
7. Fifteen15 South Lamar
From $2,669
Class A · 2 bed
33 of 328 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 4.3 weeks free right now: from $2,447/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
8. Windsor South Lamar
From $2,735
Class A · 2 bed
12 homes capped · 60% level
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9. Gibson Flats
From $3,152
Class A- · 2 bed
10 homes capped · 60% level
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10. The Mercury
From $3,186
Class A · 2 bed
26 of 261 homes capped · 60% level
4 weeks free right now: from $2,942/mo net effective
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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
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Class A- · 2 bed
All homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask 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
2 Bedroom Apartments in South Central
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Every 2 bedroom community in South Central, cheapest rent first
2 bedroom from $799from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $796/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $900from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $925from data we buy, October 15
13 weeks free running now: from $697/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $929from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $934from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $995from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,025
Up to 8 weeks free running now: from $906/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,070from their website, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $1,191/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,290from data we buy, October 15
Current special applies to 3 bedroom homes, not this size
2 bedroom from $1,293from data we buy, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,215/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,325from data we buy, October 15
6 weeks free running now: from $1,199/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,355from their website, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $1,134/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,360from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,430
4.3 weeks free running now: from $1,320/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,440from data we buy, October 15
8 weeks free running now: from $1,223/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,445from data we buy, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $1,221/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,465from data we buy, October 15
6 weeks free running now: from $1,344/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,519from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,538from data we buy, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $1,305/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,565from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,581from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,599from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,600from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,623from their website, October 15
Up to 8 weeks free running now: from $1,418/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,675from data we buy, October 15
8.7 weeks free running now: from $1,571/mo net effective on a 16 month lease
2 bedroom from $1,795from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,828from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $1,846from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,652/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $1,867from data we buy, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $1,857/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,099from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $2,140from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $2,146from data we buy, October 15
2 bedroom from $2,170from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $2,174from data we buy, October 15
Up to 4 weeks free running now: from $2,013/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,180from their website, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $2,031/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,200from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $2,239from their website, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $2,109/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,383from their website, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $2,221/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,405from their website, October 15
Up to 4 weeks free running now: from $2,376/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,573from their website, October 15
Up to 4 weeks free running now: from $2,413/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,613from data we buy, October 15
Up to 4.3 weeks free running now: from $2,447/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,669from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $2,735from data we buy, October 15
5 weeks free running now: from $2,595/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $2,870from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $3,066from their website, October 15
Up to 6 weeks free running now: from $2,769/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $3,129from their website, October 15
2 bedroom from $3,152from their website, October 15
4.3 weeks free running now: from $2,916/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $3,180from data we buy, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $2,938/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $3,182from data we buy, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $2,942/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $3,186from data we buy, October 15
Up to 10 weeks free running now: from $3,040/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $3,761from their website, October 15
Up to 8.7 weeks free running now: from $3,331/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $3,995from their website, October 15
4 weeks free running now: from $4,676/mo net effective
2 bedroom from $5,065from data we buy, October 15
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4.3 weeks free running now
2 bedroom about $1,300their top advertised plan · exact rate on request
Up to 4.3 weeks free running now
all floor plans from $8952 bedroom rate on request
8.7 weeks free running now
all floor plans from $9492 bedroom rate on request
2 bedroom about $1,405their top advertised plan · exact rate on request
4.3 weeks free running now
2 bedroom about $1,205their top advertised plan · exact rate on request
4.3 weeks free running now
2 bedroom about $1,695their top advertised plan · exact rate on request
all floor plans from $1,1752 bedroom rate on request
2 bedroom about $1,700their top advertised plan · exact rate on request
Up to 6 weeks free running now
2 bedroom homes start above $1,292exact 2 bedroom rate on request · all plans from $1,198
4.3 weeks free running now
2 bedroom homes start above $1,345exact 2 bedroom rate on request · all plans from $1,245
2 bedroom about $1,800their top advertised plan · exact rate on request
2 bedroom about $3,300their top advertised plan · exact 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 2 bedroom homes
A price that reads "2 bedroom from" is the lowest 2 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 2 bedroom homes, and the 2 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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