
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market District Austin, TX from $700 (74 Rentals)
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1906 San Gabriel St

2110 Rio Grande

Room in Condo on Lavaca St

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

Waterston Apartments

West Campus Flats

6th Street West Apartments Austin

Rio House Apartments

1607 Palma Plaza
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SoCo on the Lake

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Timbercreek Apartments

Diplomat Apartments

Lantana Apartments

505 W 18th St

Townhollow Apartments

306 E 4th St

The Shoal

Park Terrace Apartments

The Halifax
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1908 San Antonio St

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301 E 4th St, Unit SI FL3-ID341

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Railyard

The Clark

Placemakr Downtown Austin

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422 at the Lake

Cole Apartments

The Tuscany Apartments

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5th Street Commons

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Pressler Apartments
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Alexan Waterloo

800 Brazos St, Unit 710

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The Waller

The Bowie

Sienna at the Thompson

Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

SkyHouse Austin

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1717 Toomey Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID331

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201 E 4th St, Unit SI FL2-ID339

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Gables Republic Square
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Penthouse

Eden Roc

Winflo

1111 W 10th St

The Willows

Enfield Place

Barton Springs Apartments

Enfield House

Lorrain

Park Place
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Market District, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Market District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market District Studio Apartments | $1,944 | $995 | $3,040 |
| Market District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Market District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,770 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Market District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,242 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Market District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $915 | $1,690 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Market District Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Market District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market District area of Austin, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Villas on Rio priced from $989. 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 Market District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas on Rio | B2A-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $989 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Waterston Apartments | Unit 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 6th Street West Apartments Austin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Park Terrace Apartments | Rosemary | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Shoal | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market District, TX
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Market District area is the $0.82 price per square foot Boulder B Model at Signature 1909 in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Market District apartment is the D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio starting at $1,505 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Market District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature 1909 | Boulder B | 4BR,4BA | $0.82 |
| Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $1.19 |
| Nueces Flats | #442 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| The Tuscany Apartments | F | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 21 Pearl | 3 Bed x 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Villas on Rio | B2A-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Townhollow Apartments | b1-745 (Designer) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Classic Model | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1S | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Market District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Market District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Market District is at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Market District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Market District Apartment is $1,195 at 6th Street West Apartments Austin.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Market District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Market District is starting from $989 at Villas on Rio.
What is the most affordable Market District Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Market District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lantana Apartments and starts from $2,000.
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