Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red River District Austin, TX from $700 (49 Rentals)

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property at 1903 E 20th St

$895 - $1,075

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1903 E 20th St

AustinTX78722
property at 601 W 11th St

$1,125 - $1,395

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601 W 11th St

AustinTX78701

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property at 1401 E 4th St

$1,550 - $1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1401 E 4th St

AustinTX78702

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601 W 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

601 W 11th St

601 W 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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Penthouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penthouse

1801 Rio Grande StAustin, TX 78701
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

600 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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Eleven by Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleven by Windsor

811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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The Quincy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Quincy

91 Red River StAustin, TX 78701

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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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Avenir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avenir

1109 N Interstate 35Austin, TX 78702
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Northshore Austin
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Austin

110 San Antonio 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 Studio unit found at Talavera Lofts priced from $800. 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
Talavera LoftsE1-60%Studio,1BA$800
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$875
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$978
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East2/12BR,1BA$1,050
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,125
Placemakr Downtown AustinS4Studio,1BA$1,156
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Sentral East AustinS1 1630Studio,1BA$1,202

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red River District area is the $2.17 price per square foot B4 Model at The Beverly at Medical Center in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $2,827. The second greatest value Red River District apartment is the D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio starting at $1,465 with a $1.16 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.
The Beverly at Medical CenterB42BR,2BA$2.17
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$1.16
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West2/12BR,1BA$1.47
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property! Great downtown neighborhood!1 Bedroom/1 Bath (696 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1.62
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$2.16
Pathways at Chalmers Courts South1A1BR,1BA$2.15
Talavera LoftsE1-50%Studio ,1BA$1.45

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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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 $1,202.

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

The cheapest apartment in Red River District is Pathways at Chalmers Courts West which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Red River District costs $6,125.

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 32 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 $746 which is $5,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red River District.

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