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Riverside, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mesh Apartments priced from $699. Cascade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $707. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
Cascade ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$707
Parker Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$733
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$759
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$760
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,516. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Frontier East Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estates at East RiversideThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.33
Frontier East ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Hillside CreekB12BR,2BA$1.32
CoppertreeCromwell2BR,2BA$1.33
The SpokeB12BR,2BA$1.39
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Metropolis ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.37
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
Vi CollinaA11BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?

There are currently 170 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX with pricing that ranges from $560 to $9,775. There are also 206 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $695 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverside ranges from $695 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,549.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverside range from $698 to $9,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $7,945. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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