Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red River District Austin, TX from $700 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1600 West Ave

1600 West Ave

AustinTX78701

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1108 Nueces St

AustinTX78701

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property at 1904 E 13th St

1904 E 13th St

AustinTX78702

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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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21 Rio Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Rio Apartments

2101 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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East Village Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Village Apartments

1314 Rosewood AveAustin, TX 78702
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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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The Quincy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Quincy

91 Red River StAustin, TX 78701
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Red River District, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Red River District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red River District area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pathways at Chalmers Courts East priced from $869. Pathways at Chalmers Courts West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Red River District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$869
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$875
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Talavera LoftsE1-A-50%Studio,1BA$1,098
SoCo on the Lake0BStudio,1BA$1,170
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio,1BA$1,199
Lantana ApartmentsOne-Bedroom One-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The ArnoldE1 - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$1,230
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red River 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 Red River District apartment is the Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Model at Lantana Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red River District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
The Beverly AustinA31BR,1BA$2.31
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$1.69
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.86
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$1.25
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$1.27
Talavera LoftsE1-60%Studio ,1BA$2.42
The WillowsPRELEASE NOW FOR FALL 2025 wilA1Studio ,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Red River District, Austin, TX

Ranked #57

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Red River District, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red River District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Red River District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Red River District is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red River District?

The cheapest apartment in Red River District is Pathways at Chalmers Courts East which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Red River District costs $4,812.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red River 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 49 regular apartments in Red River 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 Red River District?

Cheap apartments in Red River District have an average cost of $780 which is $4,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red River District.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.