Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red River District Austin, TX from $700 (46 Rentals)

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1108 Nueces St

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1903 E 20th St

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1401 E 4th St

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Zinfandel
1 Bedroom Apartments

Zinfandel

2020 Nueces StAustin, TX 78705
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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21 Rio Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Rio Apartments

2101 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705
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710 E 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

710 E 3rd St

710 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78701
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South Congress Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Congress Square

500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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The Beverly Austin
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Beverly Austin

901 Red River StAustin, TX 78701
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Red River District, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Red River District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red River District area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Talavera Lofts priced from $1,035. The Willows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Red River District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talavera LoftsSaltillo/CanteraStudio,1BA$1,035
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$1,099
The ArnoldE1 - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$1,099
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,102
Eastside StationA1H1BR,1BA$1,102
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Sentral East AustinS2 1630Studio,1BA$1,299
CrescentE2Studio,1BA$1,436
RailyardLady BirdStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red River District area is the $1.92 price per square foot #343 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Red River District apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,525 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red River District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#3432BR,2BA$1.92
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.)2BR,2BA$1.33
Lantana ApartmentsThree-Bedroom Two-Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.23
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Eleven by WindsorA21BR,1BA$2.36
The Beverly AustinA2Studio ,1BA$2.59
AMLI EastsideA21BR,1BA$2.61
Talavera LoftsSaltillo/CanteraStudio ,1BA$1.88
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.57
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Red River District, Austin, TX

Ranked #57

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Red River District, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red River District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Red River District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Red River District is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red River District?

The cheapest apartment in Red River District is The Willows which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Red River District costs $7,710.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red River District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Red River District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Red River District?

Cheap apartments in Red River District have an average cost of $807 which is $6,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red River District.

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