Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River City Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (41 Rentals)

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2304 S 1st St

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Easton Hills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Easton Hills

1900 Burton DrAustin, TX 78741
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The Cliffs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cliffs

2001 I-35 SAustin, TX 78741
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Mia Riverside
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mia Riverside

1601 Royal Crest DrAustin, TX 78741
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Mariposa Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Flats

1901 Mariposa DrAustin, TX 78741
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Oak Creek Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Village

2302 Durwood StAustin, TX 78704
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South River City, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$700
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Array1A1BR,1BA$817
Alister Apartments11A1BR,1BA$833
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$849
Element Austin ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$850
The Social ApartmentsThe Artist1BR,1BA$868
Jewel Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$874
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio,1BA$899
Cascade ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX

As of March 26, 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 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 South River City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Array32B3BR,2BA$1.41
Parker Heights Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Jewel Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.34
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1.45
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$1.60
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Easton HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.72
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$1.55
The Social ApartmentsThe Artist1BR,1BA$1.68

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, 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 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 $934.

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 $3,331.

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 619 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 $3,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South River City.

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