Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 2nd Street District Austin, TX from $600 (47 Rentals)

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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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808 Winflo Dr
Studio Apartments

808 Winflo Dr

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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1725 Toomey Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Toomey Rd

1725 Toomey RdAustin, 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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Elle West Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elle West Ave

300 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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XThe Chateau
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Chateau

1211 W 8th StAustin, TX 78703
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South Congress Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Congress Square

500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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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 1400 Rio Grande Apartments priced from $1,050. Residences at Saltillo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,102. 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
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,102
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA31BR,1BA$1,199
CrescentE1Studio,1BA$1,288
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,295
The BouldinS11BR,1BA$1,311
SoCo on the Lake1E-R1BR,1BA$1,380
Townhollow Apartmentse2-510 (Designer)Studio,1BA$1,395
Park Terrace ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$1,399

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

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the 2nd Street District area is the $1.97 price per square foot #342 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 2B Model at SoCo on the Lake starting at $1,877 with a $1.96 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#3422BR,2BA$1.97
SoCo on the Lake2B2BR,1.5BA$1.96
The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+A1.j-80%1BR,1BA$2.30
Eleven by WindsorA21BR,1BA$2.36
Camden Rainey StreetA1Studio ,1BA$2.55
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.86
6th Street West Apartments AustinTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Park Terrace ApartmentsSage1BR,1BA$2.33
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.34
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
2nd Street District, Austin, TX

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the 2nd Street District Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,195 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 $1,650 at 1400 Rio Grande 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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