Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Ranch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (33 Rentals)

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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 The Rhett priced from $677. Bridge at Harris Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable River Ranch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RhettA11BR,1BA$677
Bridge at Harris RidgeA11BR,1BA$799
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$820
Cricket Hollow ApartmentsA1 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Canyon RidgeClassic 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$891
Village at Collinwood1x11BR,1BA$895
Harris Branch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$950
Marquis Parkside1A1BR,1BA$988
CantarraE1 60%Studio,1BA$994
San Paloma ApartmentsA The Bellini1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Ranch, TX

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Ranch area is the $1.24 price per square foot D1 Model at Bridge at Harris Ridge in the in the North Austin neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value River Ranch apartment is the C1 Model at Villas Tech Village starting at $1,733 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Lamplight Village 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.
Bridge at Harris RidgeD14BR,2BA$1.24
Villas Tech VillageC13BR,2BA$1.30
Ten OaksB11BR,1BA$1.47
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$1.00
Yager Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
The Heights on ParmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Bridge at Davenport PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.43
Harris Branch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.36
The RhettA11BR,1BA$0.97
Village at Collinwood1x11BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Ranch, Austin, TX

Ranked #75

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the River Ranch Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Ranch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Ranch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Ranch is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in River Ranch is The Rhett which is listed at $677, while the average apartment in River Ranch costs $2,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Ranch?

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 567 regular apartments in River Ranch 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 River Ranch?

Cheap apartments in River Ranch have an average cost of $768 which is $1,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Ranch.

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