Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 2nd Street District Austin, TX from $700 (57 Rentals)

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601 W 11th St

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601 W 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

601 W 11th St

601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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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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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, 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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XThe Chateau
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Chateau

1211 W 8th StAustin, TX 78703
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The Quincy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Quincy

91 Red River StAustin, TX 78701

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RebekahT!Studio,1BA$702
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$978
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,125
Placemakr Downtown AustinS4Studio,1BA$1,156
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Townhollow Apartmentsa1-620 (Designer)1BR,1BA$1,195
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,314
CrescentE1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Muse at SoCoC13BR,2BA$2.22
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Gibson FlatsSage2BR,2BA$2.27
The Halifax2X12BR,1BA$2.09
The Beverly at Medical CenterA31BR,1BA$1.95
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.01
South Congress SquareA11BR,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 RebekahT!Studio ,1BA$1.40

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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 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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