7 buildings, every one on video. Specials up to 10 weeks free. Checked Oct 24, 2026.
Get my shortlistSouth Austin apartments
What to know first
South Austin runs from the neighborhoods below Ben White out along South Congress, South First, Manchaca, Brodie and William Cannon toward Slaughter Lane and the Southpark Meadows shops. New apartments here tend to sit on the big corridors, with quick access to MoPac, I-35 and Ben White.
Rents are usually a step below central Austin for similar buildings, and the area keeps more of the city's older, laid-back feel. Expect to drive for most errands outside the South Congress and South Lamar stretches.
Every building below has a video tour and base rents checked on the date shown.
Biggest specials first
Tap any building for its tour, rent sheet, fees and my take.
LookoutSouthwest Austin / Dripping Springs (US-290 W at Ledgestone, near Belterra) · built 2024 · 1BR/2BR/3BRfrom $1,24910 weeks freeabout $1,009 a month after the special
SOFI at 6311South First / Sweetbriar (78745) · built 2025 · studio/1BR/2BRfrom $1,24510 weeks freeabout $1,006 a month after the special
Bridge at EstanciaEstancia Hill Country (I-35 / SH-45 South) · built 2024 · 1BR/2BR/3BR/4BR · income-restrictedfrom $1,0498 weeks freeabout $888 a month after the special
CalaSlaughter Lane / Southpark Meadows (Ralph Ablanedo & S 1st St) · built 2025 · studio/1BR/2BRfrom $1,2266 weeks freeabout $1,085 a month after the special
Park SouthOnion Creek / Slaughter-Manchaca (Far South Austin, 78748) · built 2025 · 1BR/2BR · income-restrictedfrom $1,070No posted special
MatadorSouth Congress (SoCo) / St. Elmo · built 2025 · 1BR/2BR · income-restrictedfrom $1,210No posted special
The NelsonSouthpark Meadows / Slaughter Lane at I-35 · built 2024 · studio/1BR/2BR/3BRfrom $1,174No posted special
Questions
How far is South Austin from downtown?
Fifteen to twenty-five minutes by car outside rush hour, depending on how far south you go. Buildings near South Congress or South Lamar are closer to ten.
Which South Austin buildings have the biggest specials right now?
Lookout (10 weeks free), SOFI at 6311 (10 weeks free), Bridge at Estancia (8 weeks free). Specials usually apply to select homes and lease terms, so I confirm the unit before you apply.
What is the cheapest new one-bedroom in South Austin?
On the date checked, Lookout: one-bedrooms from $1,249 base rent, about $1,009 a month after its 10-week special, plus about $56 a month in required fees.
Which of these have garages or yards?
Garages: Lookout, The Nelson. Private yards on some homes: Lookout, Park South. Both are usually limited to certain floor plans.
Do any of these have income-restricted apartments?
Yes: SOFI at 6311, Bridge at Estancia, Park South, Matador. Rent at those homes depends on household size and income limits; send me yours and I'll tell you where you qualify.
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