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property at 1800 Lavaca St

1800 Lavaca St

AustinTX78701

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property at 810 E 9th St

810 E 9th St

AustinTX78702

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property at 300 W 3rd St

300 W 3rd St

AustinTX78703
property at 54 Rainey St

54 Rainey St

AustinTX78701
property at 603 Davis St

603 Davis St

AustinTX78701
property at 711 W 21st St

711 W 21st St

AustinTX78705

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property at 1205 E 12th St

1205 E 12th St

AustinTX78702
property at 2124 E 6th St

2124 E 6th St

AustinTX78702
property at 1800 E 4th St

1800 E 4th St

AustinTX78702
property at 2124 E 6th St

2124 E 6th St

AustinTX78702

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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 West priced from $875. Timbercreek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $978. Here are the most affordable Red River District apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$875
Timbercreek ApartmentsE1 AffordableStudio,1BA$978
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Placemakr Downtown AustinS2Studio,1BA$1,124
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171
SoCo on the Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,182
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The ArnoldE1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,230
CrescentE1Studio,1BA$1,292
Sentral East AustinS1 1630Studio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red River District area is the $0.83 price per square foot D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,050. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$0.83
Nueces Flats#3422BR,2BA$1.97
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Large (1044 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.27
Lantana ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
The Beverly at Medical CenterA31BR,1BA$2.00
Signature 1909Frisco C2BR,2BA$1.96
Villas on Sixth Apartment HomesThe Nueces1BR,1BA$1.82
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
South Congress SquareA11BR,1BA$2.26
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$1.27

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Red River District, Austin, TX

Ranked #65

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Red River District

What type of rentals are currently available in Red River District?

There are currently 176 Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX with pricing that ranges from $900 to $22,510. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Red River District ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Red River District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Red River District ranges from $1,000 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,084.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Red River District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Red River District range from $1,510 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.