
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red River District Austin, TX from $700 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Red River District area of Austin.


1108 Nueces St

1902 Nueces St

515 Shoal Creek Blvd

1600 West Ave

601 W 11th St

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

1906 San Gabriel St
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Residences at Saltillo

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Rio House Apartments

Lantana Apartments

SoCo on the Lake

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Corazon

The Shoal

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1105 E 6th St

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Pathways at Chalmers Courts West

Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!

Penthouse
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The Willows

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Camden Rainey Street

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Red River District, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Red River District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River District Studio Apartments | $1,911 | $975 | $5,053 |
| Red River District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Red River District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,477 | $1,353 | $10,000+ |
| Red River District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,915 | $1,545 | $10,000+ |
| Red River District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $900 | $1,690 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Red River District Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 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 Red River District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| South Congress Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,226 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | A2 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
| SoCo on the Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
| Corazon | e1-Studio-Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,307 |
| Lantana Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| The Shoal | S1-C | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red River District area is the $1.17 price per square foot D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value Red River 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 Red River District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR,4BA | $1.17 |
| Nueces Flats | #342 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Talavera Lofts | B3-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| The Willows | wilB1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Eleven by Windsor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| South Congress Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts East | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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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 $1,373.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red River District?
The cheapest apartment in Red River District is Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood! which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in Red River District costs $8,426.
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 24 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 $944 which is $7,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red River District.
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