
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 2nd Street District Austin, TX from $700 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the 2nd Street District area of Austin.


1108 Nueces St

515 Shoal Creek Blvd

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

601 W 11th St

Placemakr Downtown Austin

Residences at Saltillo

Townhollow Apartments

6th Street West Apartments Austin

SoCo on the Lake
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Gibson Flats

422 at the Lake

Crescent

The Weaver

The Shoal

The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+

Railyard

703 W 11th St

The Waller

Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake
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301 E 4th St

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Lamar Union

1401 Art Dilly Dr.

Alexan Waterloo

The Bowie

The Clark

1725 Toomey Rd
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Park Terrace Apartments

Water Marq

Paseo

1401 Art Dilly Dr.

1309 Sabine St, Unit T-11-1811

Muse at SoCo

AMLI Eastside

Coldwater

501 Brazos St

Gables Park Plaza
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Timbercreek Apartments

601 W 11th St

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Winflo

The Willows

Park Place

Eleven by Windsor

Camden Rainey Street

XThe Chateau

The Quincy
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2nd Street District, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 2nd Street District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street District Studio Apartments | $1,785 | $702 | $3,438 |
| 2nd Street District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $753 | $6,643 |
| 2nd Street District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $1,502 | $10,000+ |
| 2nd Street District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,714 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| 2nd Street District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the 2nd Street District Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 priced from $702. Timbercreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $978. Here are the most affordable 2nd Street District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rebekah | T! | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | E1 Affordable | Studio,1BA | $978 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Placemakr Downtown Austin | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,156 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| 6th Street West Apartments Austin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Townhollow Apartments | a1-620 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Willows | PRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1 | Studio,1BA | $1,314 |
| Crescent | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,322 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in 2nd Street District, TX
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the 2nd Street District area is the $2.22 price per square foot C1 Model at Muse at SoCo in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $3,239. The second greatest value 2nd Street District apartment is the #342 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muse at SoCo | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Gibson Flats | Sage | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| The Halifax | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Beverly at Medical Center | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Townhollow Apartments | b1-745 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| South Congress Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+ | A2.c-60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Rebekah | T! | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 listed at $702.
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 $753 at The Rebekah.
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 $1,258 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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