Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Place Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (7 Rentals)

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River Place, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Place area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Promesa priced from $997. Ellwood at Lake Travis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable River Place apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PromesaSol1BR,1BA$997
Ellwood at Lake Travis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,040
Cortland River PlaceRiver Place1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Place, TX

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Place area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated Model at Ellwood at Lake Travis in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value River Place apartment is the A1A Model at Meritage at Steiner Ranch starting at $1,433 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ellwood at Lake Travis3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.39
Meritage at Steiner RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.49
Cardinal Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Cortland River PlaceRiver Place1BR,1BA$1.49
Bell Four PointsAustin1BR,1BA$1.69
PromesaTierra1BR,1BA$1.49
Tacara Steiner RanchA1 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Aura High PointeA1.01BR,1BA$2.46

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Getting Around the River Place Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Place Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Place Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Place Apartment is $997 at Promesa.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Place Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Place is starting from $1,100 at Ellwood at Lake Travis.

What is the most affordable River Place Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Place Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cardinal Point Apartments and starts from $1,480.

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