Cheap Homes for Rent in South River City Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (25 Rentals)

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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 $755. Array has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable South River City apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Array1A1BR,1BA$765
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Parker Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Emerson Apartments1A1BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River City area is the $1.52 price per square foot 32B Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $2,167. The second greatest value South River City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Parker Lane Apartments starting at $770 with a $0.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Array32B3BR,2BA$1.52
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Hillside CreekB12BR,2BA$1.38
The Brook Apartments2 Bedroom 2/2G2BR,2BA$1.42
Jewel Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$1.32
South ShoreThe Cottage: 2/1 (832) at South Shore2BR,1BA$1.50
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1.45
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Emerson Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.44
The Social ApartmentsThe Artist1BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about South River City

What type of rentals are currently available in South River City?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX with pricing that ranges from $639 to $8,521. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South River City ranging from $685 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South River City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South River City ranges from $685 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,583.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South River City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South River City range from $893 to $7,049, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,095 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,709.

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