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East Riverside Oltorf, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 The Spoke priced from $613. Mesh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East Riverside Oltorf apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$613
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
CoppertreeCamden1BR,1BA$729
Aero RiversideA21BR,1BA$730
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$734
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Treehouse ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$771
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$788
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$791

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside Oltorf, TX

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside Oltorf area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3/2I Model at The Brook Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value East Riverside Oltorf apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Villages at East Riverside starting at $1,629 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brook Apartments3 Bedroom 3/2I3BR,2BA$1.36
Villages at East RiversideThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.32
Vibe on Riverside4x2 - Standard- For a limited time starting at ...4BR,2BA$1.18
Frontier East ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
The AspectB2IR2BR,2BA$1.28
Jewel Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.34
Easton Hills2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$1.13
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$1.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Riverside Oltorf Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 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 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 $791.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverside Oltorf?

The cheapest apartment in East Riverside Oltorf is The Spoke which is listed at $613, while the average apartment in East Riverside Oltorf costs $1,789.

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 129 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 $422 which is $1,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside Oltorf.

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