Decoding the Austin Rental Marketplace: Your Guide to Unearthing Affordable Housing
If you’re looking for a house to rent for less than $1,500, you’re not alone. With so many people relocating to Austin, everyone is looking for a place to call home that won’t break the bank. You’ve lived in an apartment before, but now you’re ready to move into your own home. You want space, a backyard, and freedom. You don’t want neighbors above, below, or next door!+
You may have spent hours searching uselessly on social media platforms like Facebook and Craigslist, but beware of scammers. I have personally seen scammers copy listings that are for sale and post them for rent with a reduced price. When you contact them, they will tell you that they have had so many inquiries that only a Venmo deposit or certified cashier’s check overnighted will get you the property. This is one of the most common scams scammers use to steal money from you.
If you’re looking for a verified, MLS listed property that meets your specific needs, consider working with us to create a rental real estate inventory list. Most of these properties aren’t owned and operated by a corporate entity. They’re usually single family homes that are owned and managed by local property management companies that act as the owner’s agents, find tenants, and manage the property.
Essential Requirements for Rental Success
- Most property management companies require atleast a 600 credit score. If you’re not there yet, check your score with creditkarma.com and follow some of their tips to improve your score quickly. Once you’re combined credit scores with whomeoever is applying (age 18+) with you is up to 600 – let’s make an appointment to talk.
- I’m not going to sugarcoat it, you’ll need triple the monthly rent to qualify. Since it’s income based, you have to make triple the monthly rent otherwise you’ll have to pay and apply fee only to be turned down and nobody wants to waste money or get turned down.
- No history of eviction, broken leases or property debt. If those show up or you lie about them on your application you’re likely going to be denied.
- Criminal background – may vary depending on the landlord, severity of the crime and how old it is. Generally, if it’s a violent crime it’s gonna get declined.
- Pets! Everyone loves them except for the landlord whose house was destroyed by a previous tenant who had 3 giant Great Danes.
Dog Breeds: Paws and Restrictions
- Akita
- Doberman
- Staffordshire Terrier
- German Shepherd
- “Wolf Dog”
- Great Dane
- Husky
- Bullterrier, American Bulldog or Bullmastiff
- Rottweiler
- Chow
- Pit Bull
Each property owner has a pet policy, but that is something we can set up for you during the process. Some landlords allow exotic pets, like snakes and lizards. It really depends on the landlord.
We specialize in using licensed real estate agents to find affordable homes for rent less than $1500 Austin to help you find a property. Appling and getting approved is our specialty.
Crucial Criteria: Navigating the Perfect Rental Home Search
Below are our Austin MLS Search Criteria that you can use to search for properties in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas that match your specific needs and wants. There are many specific search criteria that you can use, such as Dog weight, Private pool, Greenbelt views, and more.
If you are not licensed Realtors, you will not be able to use Abor.com to run an MLS search for homes for lease in Austin that meet your search criteria. Please contact us so that we can provide you with an accurate list of everything that you need so that you can receive properties that meet your exact search criteria.
This isn’t a difficult process. All you have to do is provide us with your budget, your bedroom, your bathroom and your square footage requirements. If there’s anything else you’d like to add to your list, please feel free to share it with us.
When working with families with school age children, having a dog, a pet or being located in a particular school zone (Elementary, Middle or High School) is a common occurrence.
Get Notified of Your Search Results
- We’ll need your name
- We’ll need your email address
- We’ll need your phone number
- That’s it.
Once you activate your listings via email, you’ll simply pick your favorite properties and let us know the date and time you’d like to start your tour. This is how we find cheap, affordable homes under $1500 for rent in Austin Texas!