
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market District Austin, TX from $700 (59 Rentals)
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West Campus Flats

1906 San Gabriel St

1600 West Ave

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

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1814 Waterston Ave
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SoCo on the Lake

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The Shoal

2100 San Gabriel St

422 at the Lake

915 W 21st St

1605 Pease Rd
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1725 Toomey Rd

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The Clark

Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town

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Gables Park Plaza

415Colorado
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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 |
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Market District Studio Apartments | $2,173 | $995 | $6,860 |
Market District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $900 | $9,331 |
Market District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,277 | $959 | $10,000+ |
Market District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,867 | $959 | $10,000+ |
Market District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $959 | $1,830 |
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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 $959. West Campus Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Market District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villas on Rio | B5-SHARED | 2BR,2BA | $959 |
West Campus Flats | Mini Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
6th Street West Apartments Austin | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Willows | PRELEASE NOW FOR SUMMER 2025 wilA3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
24 Flats | 24fEFF | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
SoCo on the Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
Townhollow Apartments | e1-450 (Designer) | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.) | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market District, TX
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market 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 Market District apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) Model at Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property starting at $1,575 with a $1.51 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. |
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Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.) | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Villas on Rio | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
5th Street Commons | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Signature 1909 | Frisco C | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Windsor South Lamar | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
6th Street West Apartments Austin | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMarket District, Austin, TX
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Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Market District Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Market District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Market District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Market District is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market District?
The cheapest apartment in Market District is 6th Street West Apartments Austin which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Market District costs $4,694.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Market District?
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 37 regular apartments in Market District 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 Market District?
Cheap apartments in Market District have an average cost of $728 which is $3,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market District.
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