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The Janis
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$1,524 - $2,379
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$1,524 - $2,379
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The Janis

3500 E Parmer LnAustin, TX 78754
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The Amber
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$1,569 - $3,074
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The Amber

3901 E Parmer LnAustin, TX 78754
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Lucent
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lucent

12201 Dessau RdAustin, TX 78754
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River Ranch
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River Ranch

13021 Dessau RdAustin, TX 78754
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The Vaughan
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Vaughan

12601 Innovar CirAustin, TX 78754

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River Ranch, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Ranch area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ascent North priced from $698. Cricket Hollow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable River Ranch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ascent NorthA11BR,1BA$698
Cricket Hollow ApartmentsA1 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
San Paloma ApartmentsA The Bellini1BR,1BA$799
Nova North ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$815
Bristol HeightsA2U1BR,1BA$832
Harris Branch SeniorsA21BR,1BA$849
Davies RanchCrest1BR,1BA$868
Legacy Ranch at Dessau East, A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Palomino (50% - Affordable Program)1BR,1BA$899
Oxford at Tech RidgeThe Bouldin1BR,1BA$899
Silver Springs1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Ranch, TX

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Ranch area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2D Model at Canyon Vistas in the in the North Austin neighborhood starting from $1,644. The second greatest value River Ranch apartment is the B1 - RENOVATED Model at Ascent North starting at $1,574 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the North Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Vistas2D2BR,2BA$1.36
Ascent NorthB1 - RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.37
Nova North ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.16
The ElementC23BR,2BA$1.37
Creekside on Parmer LaneB12BR,2BA$1.36
Villas Tech VillageA41BR,1BA$1.31
Legacy Ranch at Dessau East, A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Palomino (Market Rate)1BR,1BA$1.32
The Heights on Parmer1/11BR,1BA$1.17
Silver Springs1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The RhettA11BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Ranch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Ranch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Ranch is at 1900 Parmer Apartments listed at $932.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Ranch Apartment is $698 at Ascent North.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Ranch is starting from $899 at Harris Branch Seniors.

What is the most affordable River Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Silver Springs and starts from $1,299.

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