Cheap Event Venues for Rent in Austin, TX

The cost of cheap event venues averages around $250 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Austin, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:

You'll find cheap event venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Austin, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Austin, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Dining Room at Swift's Attic on 315 Congress Avenue - 0.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: Swift's Attic is located in downtown Austin, on the second floor of a historic building. A bus stop is just a short walk away. Very convenient location.
• Full Buyout at The Eleanor on 307 West 5th Street Unit A - 0.1 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘We are so happy we hosted our wedding after-party here!’
• Mezzanine at The Roosevelt Room on 307 West 5th Street Unit B - 0.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: It may be booked for private events, and has a capacity of 60 guests, making it the perfect setting for intimate parties and events. The 20' bar on the Mezzanine is fully stocked, featuring 200+ Spirits, award-winning Cocktails

In meeting spaces such as board rooms or coworking spaces you can usually expect a projector or a TV, PA system, and the possibility of bringing in your own catering or even your own alcohol options.
In venues like restaurants or bars, you can expect larger capacity event spaces for your budget-friendly event, playing your own music, and of course a delicious food and drink menu.

All spaces have their own perks, remember to always ask the venue manager about any additional amenities the venue can provide for your private event.

The cheapest venues you can find in Austin will be business spaces such as Coworking Space at Vessel Coworking, available for $25 per hour.
Alternatively there are some unique spaces that are both exciting and affordable like Bowling Alley at Westgate Lanes for $40$ per hour or The Studio at Aviary Studio for $75 per hour.
You can surely find a space perfectly fitting into your budget, just make sure to filter your search using our price slider for an even quicker venue hunt!