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property at 810 E 9th St

810 E 9th St

AustinTX78702
property at 300 W 3rd St

300 W 3rd St

AustinTX78703

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property at 54 Rainey St

54 Rainey St

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property at 603 Davis St

603 Davis St

AustinTX78701
property at 800 Embassy Dr

800 Embassy Dr

AustinTX78702

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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

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

As of July 08, 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 $1,880 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$2.31
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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Frequently Asked Questions about 2nd Street District

What type of rentals are currently available in 2nd Street District?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in 2nd Street District, TX with pricing that ranges from $699 to $29,970. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in 2nd Street District ranging from $850 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in 2nd Street District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in 2nd Street District ranges from $850 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,703.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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