
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Ranch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (13 Rentals)
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River Ranch, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Ranch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Ranch Studio Apartments | $1,317 | $1,035 | $1,527 |
River Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $1,026 | $2,332 |
River Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $1,231 | $3,920 |
River Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,886 | $3,264 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Ranch Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available River Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Ranch area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harris Branch Apartments priced from $950. 1900 Parmer Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable River Ranch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harris Branch Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
1900 Parmer Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
Bristol Heights | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Cantarra | E1 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
The Parker Austin | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Ranch, TX
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Ranch area is the $1.91 price per square foot B1 - Affordable Model at The Upland in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $2,014. The second greatest value River Ranch apartment is the B2 Model at The Vaughan starting at $1,802 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Harris Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Upland | B1 - Affordable | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
The Vaughan | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Marquis at Canyon Ridge | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
The Parker Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Bower | A3 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Bridge at Davenport Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Harris Branch Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Bristol Heights | A1L | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Altair Tech Ridge | Georgetown | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
1900 Parmer Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
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Getting Around the River Ranch Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Ranch Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Ranch?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Ranch is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Ranch?
The cheapest apartment in River Ranch is Harris Branch Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in River Ranch costs $2,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Ranch?
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 140 regular apartments in River Ranch 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 River Ranch?
Cheap apartments in River Ranch have an average cost of $274 which is $2,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Ranch.
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