
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainey Street Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,400 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rainey Street area of Austin.


70 Rainey St

Towers Of Town Lake

Milago Condominiums

44 East Ave
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Rainey Street, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainey Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainey Street Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,735 | $2,427 |
| Rainey Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,126 | $2,125 | $6,681 |
| Rainey Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,642 | $2,915 | $10,000+ |
| Rainey Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,184 | $4,370 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rainey Street Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Rainey Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainey Street area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Quincy priced from $2,047. SkyHouse Austin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Rainey Street apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quincy | A1b | 1BR,1BA | $2,047 |
| SkyHouse Austin | The Luna | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| 700 River | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,217 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainey Street, TX
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainey Street area is the $7.68 price per square foot B2P Model at 700 River in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $14,946. The second greatest value Rainey Street apartment is the The Ladybird Model at Paseo starting at $45,259 with a $25.37 price per square foot in the Town Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainey Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 River | B2P | 2BR,2.5BA | $7.68 |
| Paseo | The Ladybird | 2BR,2.5BA | $25.37 |
| The Quincy | A1b | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| SkyHouse Austin | The Horizon | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainey Street Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rainey Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rainey Street is at SkyHouse Austin listed at $2,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainey Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainey Street Apartment is $2,047 at The Quincy.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rainey Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rainey Street is starting from $4,804 at Paseo.
What is the most affordable Rainey Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rainey Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paseo and starts from $8,971.
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