
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Oltorf Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (87 Rentals)
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Residences at Rubi

Parker Lane Apartments

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The Patten West

Coppertree

Chevy Chase Downs

Hillside Creek

Patten East
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Point South and Bridgehollow

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2001 I-35

Wildcreek

Crosstown

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2314 Greenfield Pkwy

Eastside at 2201

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Urban East

1800 S I- 35 Service Rd

Pointe at Ben White

Azul Lakeshore

The Mont

Edison Austin

Aria Grand

2314 Parker Ln

The Oaks at Ben White

Villages at East Riverside
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3207 Burleson Rd

1800 S I-35 Frontage Rd

The Zoey

2401 E Oltorf St

Lakeshore Pearl

Estates at East Riverside

The Sondery

Radius on Grove

The Aspect

Berkshire Riverview
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East Riverside Oltorf, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Riverside Oltorf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverside Oltorf Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $662 | $2,338 |
| East Riverside Oltorf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $625 | $5,055 |
| East Riverside Oltorf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $820 | $5,217 |
| East Riverside Oltorf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $685 | $6,500 |
| East Riverside Oltorf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $575 | $1,849 |
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Cheapest Available East Riverside Oltorf Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Riverside Oltorf area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillside Place priced from $625. Array has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $657. Here are the most affordable East Riverside Oltorf apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Array | The 747 | 1BR,1BA | $657 |
| Mesh Apartments | E1-Mesh III | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Chevy Chase Downs | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Coppertree | Coventry | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Patten West | 11AL | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Hillside Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $713 |
| Aero Riverside | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Treehouse Apartments | The 408 | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Oltera in SoEast | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside Oltorf, TX
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside Oltorf area is the $1.24 price per square foot 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Avonmora Apartments in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,761. The second greatest value East Riverside Oltorf apartment is the D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverside Oltorf apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmora Apartments | 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
| Paradise Oaks Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Belara | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| Villages at East Riverside | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.23 |
| Pointe at Ben White | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Frontier East Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Eastside at 2201 | B1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Aria Grand | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Hillside Creek | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Easton Hills | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverside Oltorf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Riverside Oltorf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Riverside Oltorf is under $755.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverside Oltorf?
The cheapest apartment in East Riverside Oltorf is Hillside Place which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in East Riverside Oltorf costs $1,847.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Riverside Oltorf?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 162 regular apartments in East Riverside Oltorf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Riverside Oltorf?
Cheap apartments in East Riverside Oltorf have an average cost of $458 which is $1,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside Oltorf.
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