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property at 2314 Parker Ln

2314 Parker Ln

AustinTX78741
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2124 Burton Dr

AustinTX78741

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1304 Summit St

AustinTX78741
property at 1304 Summit St

1304 Summit St

AustinTX78741

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201 Academy Dr

AustinTX78704
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54 Rainey St

AustinTX78701
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603 Davis St

AustinTX78701

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South River City, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 Hillside Creek priced from $683. The Rebekah has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $702. Here are the most affordable South River City apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$683
The RebekahStudioStudio,1BA$702
The Social ApartmentsThe Chiller1BR,1BA$786
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$795
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River City area is the $1.46 price per square foot The 1387 Model at Array in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value South River City apartment is the The Villa: 2/2 (948) at South Shore Model at South Shore starting at $989 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Oltorf-East Riverside 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.
ArrayThe 13873BR,2BA$1.46
South ShoreThe Villa: 2/2 (948) at South Shore2BR,2BA$1.04
Hillside CreekB12BR,2BA$1.16
Easton Hills2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Aria GrandB12BR,2BA$1.32
Jewel Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.34
The Social ApartmentsThe Chiller1BR,1BA$1.25
The Cliffs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Emerson Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.51
Point South and BridgehollowEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South River City, Austin, TX

Ranked #86

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 118 Apartments for Rent in South River City, TX with pricing that ranges from $686 to $14,650. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South River City ranging from $880 to $15,000.

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 $880 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,416.

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 $958 to $10,937, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $880 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,474.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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