Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 2nd Street District Austin, TX from $705 (61 Rentals)

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Timbercreek Apartments
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$1,052 - $3,997
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Timbercreek Apartments

614 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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The Bouldin
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$1,480 - $4,505
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$1,480 - $4,505
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Corazon
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$1,500 - $2,717
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Corazon

1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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property at 1200 Newning Ave

$1,575

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$1,575
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$1,575

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1200 Newning Ave, Unit 308

1200 Newning Ave
AustinTX78704
property at 1010 Willow St

$1,600 - $3,000

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Available Sep 1

1010 Willow St

AustinTX78702
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Railyard
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$1,632 - $3,632
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$1,632 - $3,632
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Railyard

201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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property at 1501 W 9th St

$1,725 - $1,900

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1501 W 9th St

AustinTX78703
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422 at the Lake
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$1,772 - $4,598
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422 at the Lake

422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,821 - $3,812
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$1,821 - $3,812
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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The Waller
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$1,901 - $8,280
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$1,901 - $8,280
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The Waller

1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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Bridge at Eastside
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$1,925 - $4,298
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Bridge at Eastside

1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
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Winflo
Studio Apartments

Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704

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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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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703
property at 1105 E 3rd St

$1,500

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$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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property at 1010 Willow St

$1,600

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1010 Willow St, Unit B

1010 Willow St
AustinTX78702
property at 1510 W 6th St

$1,595 - $1,650

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1510 W 6th St

AustinTX78703

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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 1400 Rio Grande Apartments priced from $1,050. Timbercreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,052. Here are the most affordable 2nd Street District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$1,052
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+A1.h-60%1BR,1BA$1,100
Lamar Union0D - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,149
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,176
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$1,299
The WeaverS1Studio,1BA$1,455
Regency North Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1,495
SoCo on the Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,520

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

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the 2nd Street District area is the $2.27 price per square foot Republic Model at 404 Rio Grande in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $3,165. The second greatest value 2nd Street District apartment is the #442 Model at Nueces Flats starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Central East Austin 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.
404 Rio GrandeRepublic2BR,2BA$2.27
Nueces Flats#4422BR,2BA$1.97
The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+B1.d-80%2BR,2BA$1.67
Littlefield Lofts2x1 Spacious Loft in Downtown ATX!2BR,1BA$2.50
AMLI 300A5D1BR,2BA$2.52
Regency North Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.52
The Beverly at Medical CenterA71BR,1.5BA$2.01
6th Street West Apartments AustinTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
The WillowswilA21BR,1BA$2.27
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.49

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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 1400 Rio Grande Apartments listed at $1,050.

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 $1,187 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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