Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market District Austin, TX from $700 (58 Rentals)

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property at 1600 West Ave

$1,020 - $1,520

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1600 West Ave

AustinTX78701
property at 601 W 11th St

$1,039 - $1,288

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601 W 11th St

AustinTX78701

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SoCo on the Lake
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$1,202 - $3,884
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$1,178 - $3,860
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$24

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$1,202 - $3,884
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SoCo on the Lake

222 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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property at 1725 Toomey Rd

$1,395 - $1,595

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1725 Toomey Rd

AustinTX78704

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property at 1800 Lavaca St

$1,300 - $2,200

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1800 Lavaca St

AustinTX78701
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The Halifax
$1,525 - $1,825
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$1,525 - $1,825

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$1,525 - $1,825
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The Halifax

807 W Lynn StAustin, TX 78703
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Railyard
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$1,562 - $3,507
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$1,450 - $3,395
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$112

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$1,562 - $3,507
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Railyard

201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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5th Street Commons
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$1,565 - $3,810
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$1,394 - $3,639
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$171

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$1,565 - $3,810
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5th Street Commons

1611 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703
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Alexan Waterloo
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$1,642 - $17,999
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$1,097 - $17,454
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$545

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$1,642 - $17,999
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Alexan Waterloo

700 E 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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The Clark
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$1,690 - $7,789
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$1,613 - $7,712
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$77

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$1,690 - $7,789
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The Clark

1301 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703
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Cole Apartments
$1,712 - $7,046
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$1,670 - $7,004
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$42

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$1,712 - $7,046
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Cole Apartments

300 S Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78704
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422 at the Lake
$1,716 - $3,377
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$1,597 - $3,258
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$119

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$1,716 - $3,377
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422 at the Lake

422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Pressler Apartments
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$1,859 - $4,979
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$1,683 - $4,803
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$176

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$1,859 - $4,979
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Pressler Apartments

507 Pressler StAustin, TX 78703
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SkyHouse Austin
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$1,890 - $5,175
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$1,845 - $5,130
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$45

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$1,890 - $5,175
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SkyHouse Austin

51 Rainey StAustin, TX 78701
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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701

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24 Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24 Flats

1515 Palma PlzAustin, TX 78703
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Eden Roc
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1204 Elm StAustin, TX 78703
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South Congress Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Congress Square

500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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Winflo
Studio Apartments

Winflo

808 Winflo DrAustin, TX 78703
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Enfield Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enfield Place

1610 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Enfield House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enfield House

1708 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Lorrain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lorrain

1401 Enfield RdAustin, TX 78703
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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1301 W 9th StAustin, TX 78703

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Market District, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Market District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market District area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! priced from $1,039. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,039
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
24 Flats24fEFFStudio,1BA$1,179
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$1,184
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
21 Pearl2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,224
South Congress SquareA11BR,1BA$1,226
SoCo on the Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,292
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR SPRING 2026 wilA21BR,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market District, TX

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Market District area is the $1.16 price per square foot D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,465. The second greatest value Market 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 Market District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$1.16
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
Timbercreek ApartmentsB42BR,1BA$1.82
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Townhollow Apartmentsb1-745 (Designer)1BR,1BA$2.01
South Congress SquareA11BR,1BA$1.72
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.49
The Halifax1X1 + Balcony1BR,1BA$2.24
6th Street West Apartments AustinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33

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This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,039 at Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!.

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 $1,224 at 21 Pearl.

What is the most affordable Market District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Market District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timbercreek Apartments and starts from $1,999.

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