
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (71 Rentals)
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Riverside, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,449 | $849 | $3,530 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $639 | $3,971 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $770 | $5,604 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $698 | $5,943 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $560 | $2,143 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Chevy Chase Downs priced from $699. The Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chevy Chase Downs | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1A | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Mesh Apartments | E1-Mesh III | Studio,1BA | $719 |
Forest Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Spoke | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
Aero Riverside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
Parker Lane Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $770 |
Grace Woods | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $804 |
Array | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.38 price per square foot C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath Model at Eastside at 2201 in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Parker Heights Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Town Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eastside at 2201 | C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Parker Heights Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Parker Lane Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.75 |
Jewel Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Acclaim at South Congress | 2b1bblc | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Frontier East Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Forest Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
The Spoke | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Vi Collina | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Aero Riverside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Austin, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $817.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Chevy Chase Downs which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,810.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 148 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $465 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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