Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 2nd Street District Austin, TX from $700 (66 Rentals)

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The Bouldin
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$1,480 - $5,061
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Corazon
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$1,559 - $2,870
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18

Corazon

1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Railyard
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$1,636 - $3,632
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Railyard

201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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Bridge at Eastside
$1,681 - $2,895
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Bridge at Eastside

1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
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422 at the Lake
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$1,728 - $2,200
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422 at the Lake

422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,808 - $3,740
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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$1,850

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800 Brazos St, Unit 710

800 Brazos St
AustinTX78701
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The Waller
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$1,895 - $8,280
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The Waller

1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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property at 800 Embassy Dr

$1,993 - $3,993

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 30

800 Embassy Dr

AustinTX78702
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Winflo
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Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703

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Eleven by Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleven by Windsor

811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703
property at 500 E Riverside Dr

$1,450

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500 E Riverside Dr, Unit 145

500 E Riverside Dr
AustinTX78704
property at 1105 E 3rd St

$1,500

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1105 E 3rd St

AustinTX78702
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XThe Chateau
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Chateau

1211 W 8th StAustin, TX 78703
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2nd Street District, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available 2nd Street District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 2nd Street District area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at The Rebekah Senior Apartments priced from $705. 1400 Rio Grande Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable 2nd Street District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rebekah Senior ApartmentsT1- 30%Studio,1BA$705
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+A1.h-60%1BR,1BA$1,100
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,176
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,205
CrescentE1Studio,1BA$1,220
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$1,299
Lamar Union0B - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,317
The BouldinS11BR,1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 2nd Street District, TX

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the 2nd Street District area is the $1.97 price per square foot #442 Model at Nueces Flats in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value 2nd Street District apartment is the B1.d-80% Model at The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ starting at $1,900 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Town Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 2nd Street District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#4422BR,2BA$1.97
The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+B1.d-80%2BR,2BA$1.67
Regency North Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.52
AMLI 300A4cD1BR,1BA$2.53
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.28
Eleven by WindsorA21BR,1BA$2.47
6th Street West Apartments AustinTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$2.27
The Rebekah Senior ApartmentsT1- 30%Studio ,1BA$1.41
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including 2nd Street District, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 2nd Street District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 2nd Street District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 2nd Street District is at The Rebekah Senior Apartments listed at $705.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 2nd Street District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 2nd Street District Apartment is $1,095 at 6th Street West Apartments Austin.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 2nd Street District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 2nd Street District is starting from $1,386 at Timbercreek Apartments.

What is the most affordable 2nd Street District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 2nd Street District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments and starts from $2,100.

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