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1840 Burton Dr

AustinTX78741

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1304 Summit St

AustinTX78741

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1601 Faro Dr

AustinTX78741
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201 Academy Dr

AustinTX78704

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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 $719. Forest Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$764
Array1A1BR,1BA$765
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Aero RiversideA21BR,1BA$795
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$799
The Patten EastThe Vaughn1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.28 price per square foot B1 Model at Radius on Grove in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,656. 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.
Radius on GroveB12BR,2BA$1.28
Frontier East ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Estates at East RiversideTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.34
CoppertreeCromwell2BR,2BA$1.33
The AspectB1IR2BR,1BA$1.37
Polaris on the Park - Renovated Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Metropolis ApartmentsAV1BR,1BA$1.41
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 158 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX with pricing that ranges from $560 to $6,076. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $724 to $17,500.

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 $724 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,642.

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 $6,076, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $7,995. 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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