Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 2nd Street District Austin, TX from $700 (80 Rentals)

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Corazon
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$1,207 - $3,155
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Corazon

1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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property at 1725 Toomey Rd

$1,395 - $1,595

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1725 Toomey Rd

AustinTX78704

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The Waller
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$1,575 - $10,025
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The Waller

1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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Railyard
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$1,607 - $3,507
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Railyard

201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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The Bouldin
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$1,640 - $4,292
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The Bouldin

1401 S LamarAustin, TX 78704
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,872 - $4,113
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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The Bowie
$1,937 - $10,000
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The Bowie

311 Bowie StAustin, TX 78703
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property at 800 Embassy Dr

$1,993 - $3,993

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800 Embassy Dr

AustinTX78702
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Eleven by Windsor
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Eleven by Windsor

811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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$1,100 - $1,175

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808 Winflo Dr

AustinTX78703
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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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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. 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 RebekahT1- 30%Studio,1BA$702
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
The Lady BirdA2.c-60%1BR,1BA$1,100
Placemakr Downtown AustinS1Studio,1BA$1,128
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Corazone1-Studio-AffordableStudio,1BA$1,207
Timbercreek ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,274
The WeaverS1Studio,1BA$1,295
The ShoalS1-CStudio,1BA$1,379

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

As of April 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 Lady Bird 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 Lady BirdB1.d-80%2BR,2BA$1.67
The WillowswilB22BR,1BA$1.67
The Halifax2X12BR,1BA$2.09
Eleven by WindsorA21BR,1BA$2.42
Windsor South LamarA41BR,1BA$2.36
6th Street West Apartments AustinTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Townhollow Apartmentsa2-630 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.37
Timbercreek ApartmentsA2 Affordable1BR,1BA$2.25
The RebekahT1- 30%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 $1,100 at The Lady Bird.

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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