
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River City Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (75 Rentals)
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Hillside Creek

2101 Burton Dr

The Rebekah Senior Apartments

Cascade Apartments

Emerson Apartments

The Brook Apartments

2512 Durwood St

Parker Heights

2001 I-35
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The Social Apartments

902 1/2 S 2nd St

1840 Burton Dr

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The Zenith

1840 Burton Dr

2020 S Congress Ave, Unit APT 1110

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Berkshire Riverview

1800 S I-35 Frontage Rd

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The District at SoCo

SoCo on the Lake

Oak Creek Village

The Weaver

The Breakers on the Lake

2020 S Congress Ave, Unit 1126

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Alexan Riverside

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2210 Euclid Ave, Unit GARAGE APARTMENT, Unit GARAGE APARTMENT
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Alexan Rivercrest

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1009 Bonham Terrace, Unit 1416 Kenwood Ave, Unit 1416 Kenwood Ave

Furnished Studio-Austin - Downtown - Town Lake

AMLI South Shore

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Crescent

1009A Bonham Terrace, Unit A, Unit A

SkyHouse Austin

2410 Audubon Pl, Unit B, Unit B

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422 at the Lake
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Array

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The Cliffs

Easton Hills

Element Austin Apartments

103 S 1st St

2124 Burton Dr

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South River City, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South River City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River City Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $674 | $5,053 |
| South River City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $677 | $10,000+ |
| South River City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $763 | $10,000+ |
| South River City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,862 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
| South River City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,320 | $2,840 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South River City Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available South River City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South River City area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Point South and Bridgehollow priced from $674. Hillside Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $677. Here are the most affordable South River City apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point South and Bridgehollow | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $674 |
| Hillside Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $677 |
| Array | The 700 | 1BR,1BA | $681 |
| Alister Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $693 |
| The Rebekah Senior Apartments | T1- 30% | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| Cascade Apartments | The 396 | Studio,1BA | $709 |
| Emerson Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $716 |
| The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1B | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Parker Heights | PH_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| South Shore | The Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South River City area is the $1.08 price per square foot The 1387 Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,502. The second greatest value South River City apartment is the B1 Model at Hillside Creek starting at $1,116 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South River City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South River City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Array | The 1387 | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Hillside Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Jewel Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| South Shore | The Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Aria Grand | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Parker Heights | PH_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Point South and Bridgehollow | 1-1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Rebekah Senior Apartments | T1- 30% | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
| Alister Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South River City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South River City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South River City is under $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South River City?
The cheapest apartment in South River City is Hillside Creek which is listed at $677, while the average apartment in South River City costs $3,755.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South River City?
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 36 regular apartments in South River City 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 South River City?
Cheap apartments in South River City have an average cost of $250 which is $3,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South River City.
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