Cheap Homes for Rent in South River City Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (32 Rentals)

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2314 Parker Ln

AustinTX78741

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AustinTX78704
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AustinTX78701
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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 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Apartments priced from $707. Hillside Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable South River City apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$707
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$755
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Emerson Apartments1A1BR,1BA$789
Parker Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Alister ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$809
Array1A1BR,1BA$830
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$891
The Social ApartmentsThe Chiller1BR,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River City area is the $0.75 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Parker Lane Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value South River City apartment is the B1 Model at Hillside Creek starting at $1,239 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Hillside CreekB12BR,2BA$1.32
The Brook Apartments2 Bedroom 2/2G2BR,2BA$1.42
Element Austin ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1.57
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1.45
Jewel Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.44
The Social ApartmentsThe Chiller1BR,1BA$1.42
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Emerson Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.37
Alister ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about South River City

What type of rentals are currently available in South River City?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX with pricing that ranges from $639 to $7,716. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South River City ranging from $780 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South River City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South River City ranges from $780 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,155.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South River City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South River City range from $825 to $7,716, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $13,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,549.

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