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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. The Ladybird has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,174. 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
The LadybirdA2.b-50%1BR,1BA$1,174
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The WeaverM1Studio,1BA$1,245
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,314

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

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the 2nd Street District area is the $2.32 price per square foot C6b Model at AMLI Eastside in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $2,948. 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.
AMLI EastsideC6b2BR,2BA$2.32
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.51
AMLI 300C3a2BR,2BA$2.62
The LadybirdA1.j-80%1BR,1BA$2.30
RailyardBrazos w/Loft1BR,1BA$2.63
6th Street West Apartments AustinTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Townhollow Apartmentsa1-620 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.25
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.57
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 180 Apartments for Rent in 2nd Street District, TX with pricing that ranges from $699 to $20,313. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in 2nd Street District ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,369.

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