Cheap Homes for Rent in the Red River District Austin, TX from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Red River District area of Austin.

property at 1800 Lavaca St

$1,275 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1800 Lavaca St

AustinTX78701
property at 2110 Rio Grande

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2110 Rio Grande

AustinTX78705

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property at 1800 E 4th St

$1,499 - $2,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1800 E 4th St

AustinTX78702
property at 800 Embassy Dr

$1,795 - $2,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

800 Embassy Dr

AustinTX78702
property at 800 Brazos St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

800 Brazos St, Unit 710

800 Brazos St
AustinTX78701

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property at 711 W 21st St

$1,750 - $1,900

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 5

711 W 21st St

AustinTX78705
property at 507 Sabine St

$1,950 - $2,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

507 Sabine St

AustinTX78701
property at 800 Embassy Dr

$1,993

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$1,993

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$1,993

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 30

800 Embassy Dr

AustinTX78702

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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 Pathways at Chalmers Courts West priced from $914. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$914
1400 Rio Grande ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
The ArnoldE1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,099
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,176
Rio House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red River District area is the $0.82 price per square foot Boulder B Model at Signature 1909 in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Red River District apartment is the D1 - Trinity Model at Union on San Antonio starting at $1,505 with a $1.19 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.
Signature 1909Boulder B4BR,4BA$0.82
Union on San AntonioD1 - Trinity4BR,4BA$1.19
Nueces Flats#4422BR,2BA$1.97
Pathways at Chalmers Courts South2A2BR,2BA$1.74
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West2/12BR,1BA$1.47
Regency North Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Small (984 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.52
Villas on Sixth Apartment HomesThe Pecos - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.53
The Beverly at Medical CenterA31BR,1BA$2.07
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$2.14
Rio House Apartments2 Bedroom - Classic Model2BR,1BA$2.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Red River District

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

There are currently 166 Apartments for Rent in Red River District, TX with pricing that ranges from $1,015 to $26,830. There are also 108 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 $5,863.

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 $1,575 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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