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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red River District Austin, TX from $700 (58 Rentals)
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1400 Rio Grande Apartments
1400 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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The Arnold
1621 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Placemakr Downtown Austin
710 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,171 - $6,802Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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$1,199 - $4,359Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sentral East Austin
1630 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Rio House Apartments
606 W 17th StAustin, TX 78701
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SoCo on the Lake
222 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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Eastside Station
1700 E 4th StAustin, TX 78702
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$1,332 - $1,610Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Talavera Lofts
413 Navasota StAustin, TX 78702
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$1,372 - $4,313Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shoal
827 W 12th StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,375 - $2,8801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
7East
2025 E 7th StAustin, TX 78702
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$1,385 - $14,123Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alexan Waterloo
700 E 11th StAustin, TX 78701
505 W 18th St
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$1,496 - $5,053Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Crescent
127 E Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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$1,526 - $3,054
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Corazon
1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake
507 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Lantana Apartments
1802 West AveAustin, TX 78701
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$1,607 - $3,507
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Railyard
201-301 E 4th St EAustin, TX 78701
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$1,6101 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14
301 E 4th St, Unit SI FL3-ID341
301 E 4th StAustin, TX 78701
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708 W 8th St
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807 E 14th St, Unit 102
807 E 14th St
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$1,656 - $5,1081 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
AMLI Eastside
1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
2110 Rio Grande, Unit 206, Unit 206
2110 Rio Grande
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$1,769 - $4,569Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
1309 Sabine St
1309 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
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$1,780 - $10,230
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The Waller
1104 Sabine StAustin, TX 78701
1105 E 6th St
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1908 San Antonio St
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$1,876 - $4,013
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422 at the Lake
422 W Riverside DrAustin, TX 78704
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$1,900 - $5,175Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SkyHouse Austin
51 Rainey StAustin, TX 78701
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800 Brazos St, Unit 710, Unit 710
800 Brazos St
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Pathways at Chalmers Courts West
1604 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78702
1181 Chicon St
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Pathways at Chalmers Courts East
300 Chicon StAustin, TX 78702
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601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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Penthouse
1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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Villas on Sixth Apartment Homes
2011 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
1013 E 3rd St
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Timbercreek Apartments
614 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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South Congress Square
500 S Congress AveAustin, TX 78704
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The Willows
600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
1800 Lavaca St
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East Village Apartments
1314 Rosewood AveAustin, TX 78702
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Pathways at Chalmers Courts South
1638 E 2nd StAustin, TX 78702
1800 E 4th St, Unit 327, Unit 327
1800 E 4th St
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Camden Rainey Street
91 Rainey StAustin, TX 78701
1800 E 4th St
AustinTX78702
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The Beverly at Medical Center
901 Red River StAustin, TX 78701
620 S 1st St
AustinTX78704
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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 |
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| Red River District Studio Apartments | $1,929 | $995 | $5,053 |
| Red River District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Red River District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,737 | $1,353 | $10,000+ |
| Red River District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,000 | $1,545 | $10,000+ |
| Red River District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $1,150 | $1,690 |
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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 Studio unit found at 1400 Rio Grande Apartments priced from $1,050. The Arnold has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Red River District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 1400 Rio Grande Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Arnold | E1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| Rio House Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
| Eastside Station | S1B - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| South Congress Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| The Willows | wilA2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| SoCo on the Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,358 |
| The Shoal | S1-C | Studio,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red River District area is the $1.97 price per square foot #442 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 B1-50% Model at Talavera Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Town Lake 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. |
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| Nueces Flats | #442 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Talavera Lofts | B1-50% | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Villas on Sixth Apartment Homes | The Pecos - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Willows | wilB2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Lantana Apartments | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Signature 1909 | Frisco C | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Rio House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| South Congress Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts East | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts South | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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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 $1,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red River District?
The cheapest apartment in Red River District is Rio House Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Red River District costs $8,696.
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 22 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 $1,379 which is $7,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red River District.
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