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Riverside, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 $525. Mesh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$525
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Array1A1BR,1BA$755
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$789
Alister ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$797
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.38 price per square foot 32A Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,909. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath Model at Eastside at 2201 starting at $1,449 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Array32A3BR,2BA$1.38
Eastside at 2201C1 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath3BR,2BA$1.38
Hillside CreekB32BR,2BA$1.35
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
CoppertreeCromwell2BR,2BA$1.33
Metropolis ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.37
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX with pricing that ranges from $525 to $10,333. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $575 to $16,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverside ranges from $575 to $16,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,513.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverside range from $698 to $10,333, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $8,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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