
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River City Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (43 Rentals)
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South River City, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South River City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South River City Studio Apartments | $1,661 | $849 | $3,530 |
South River City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $639 | $5,645 |
South River City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $770 | $10,000+ |
South River City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,579 | $893 | $10,000+ |
South River City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,707 | $1,737 |
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Cheapest Available South River City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South River City area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Brook Apartments priced from $700. Parker Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable South River City apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1A | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Parker Lane Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $770 |
Array | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
Alister Apartments | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
The Social Apartments | The Artist | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
Emerson Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Element Austin Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Hillside Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Point South and Bridgehollow | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Jewel Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River City area is the $1.41 price per square foot 32B Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value South River City apartment is the B3 Model at Hillside Creek starting at $1,511 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the South River City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South River City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Array | 32B | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Hillside Creek | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Parker Heights Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Parker Lane Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.75 |
The Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2/2G | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
South Shore | The Bungalow: 2/1 (800) South Shore | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Aria Grand | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Jewel Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Cliffs | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
The Social Apartments | The Artist | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth River City, Austin, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South River City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South River City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South River City is under $924.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South River City?
The cheapest apartment in South River City is The Brook Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in South River City costs $3,301.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South River City?
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 41 regular apartments in South River City 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 South River City?
Cheap apartments in South River City have an average cost of $259 which is $3,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South River City.
Expert Rental Resources
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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