Average Rent in South River City, Austin, TX

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Current Versus Historical South River City, Austin, TX Rents

South River City rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $9,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,048, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $307 (-19.10%) year-over-year from $1,607 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $369 (-20.57%) year-over-year from $1,794 to $1,425. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $779 (32.19%) year-over-year from $2,421 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $888 (-20.24%) year-over-year from $4,388 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,283 (13.21%) year-over-year from $9,717 to $11,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 5.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 38.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$39.00	$1,300	$1,607 (-19.10%)	$2,851 (-54.40%)
1 BR	$27.62	$1,425	$1,794 (-20.57%)	$1,799 (-20.80%)
2 BR	$26.29	$3,200	$2,421 (32.19%)	$2,281 (40.29%)
3 BR	$27.22	$3,500	$4,388 (-20.24%)	$4,861 (-28.00%)
4+ BR	$38.98	$11,000	$9,717 (13.21%)	$9,073 (21.25%)

Historical Rents in South River City, Austin, TX

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Top Cities Near South River City

There are a total of 19 cities nearby South River City. The average rent in South River City is currently $1,963 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lockhart, TX, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South River City, Austin, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare South River City, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South River City, Austin, TX are about 38.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 43.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near South River City, Austin, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$950	$1,450	$1,750
Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,280	$1,715	$1,875
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,572	$1,964	$1,963
Austin, TX	$1,311	$1,545	$1,850	$1,999
Round Rock, TX	$1,074	$1,548	$1,550	$2,000
Cedar Park, TX	N/A	$1,183	$1,423	$2,013
Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,176	$1,600	$2,100
Lago Vista, TX	N/A	$1,325	$1,223	$2,100
Brushy Creek, TX	N/A	$1,481	$2,130	$2,300
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,895	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near South River City

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near South River City. Some of these neighborhoods include Hyde Park, North University, and Parker Lane. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near South River City, Austin, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near South River City, Austin, TX is currently around $1,928 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,928. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South River City's average rent, which is actually $2,048. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South River City, Hyde Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,201 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South River City. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$875	$1,100	$1,950	$1,200
North University, Austin, TX	$850	$975	$1,550	$1,200
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$973	$1,500	$1,395
West University, Austin, TX	$1,045	$995	$1,600	$1,400
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$926	$1,325	$1,500
Hancock, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,900	$1,545
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,378	$1,775	$1,785
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,399	$1,350	$2,085	$1,834
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,437	$1,649	$2,121	$1,849
Crestview, Austin, TX	$1,200	$1,597	$2,363	$1,856
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,340	$1,832	$2,517	$1,886
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	N/A	$885	$1,498	$1,895
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,050	$1,395	$1,900	$1,900
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,311	$1,626	$1,845	$1,901
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$2,302	$1,670	$1,995	$1,956
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,617	$1,958	$2,713	$1,993
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,560	$1,921	$2,600	$2,087
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,200	$1,376	$1,975	$2,098
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,478	$1,840	$2,145
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX	$1,720	$1,623	$1,623	$2,175
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,678	$1,786	$2,454	$2,250
MLK-183, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,549	$2,254	$2,300
RMMA, Austin, TX	$1,572	$2,010	$2,925	$2,380
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,540	$1,843	$2,637	$2,407
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,600	$2,025	$2,800	$2,422
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$695	$2,229	$2,993	$2,500
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,700	$1,870	$2,898	$2,552
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,679	$3,850	$3,201

Top Counties Near South River City

There are a total of 18 counties located by South River City, Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Lockhart, TX, Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX, and Kyle-Buda, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,998. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,185. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by South River City, Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in South River City, Austin, TX is 27.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South River City, Austin, TX is 12.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South River City, Austin, TX is 38.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$830	$1,150	$1,595
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	N/A	$1,459	$1,595	$1,875
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,095	$1,289	$1,780	$1,990
Austin, TX	$1,316	$1,553	$1,895	$1,995
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX	$1,085	$1,500	$1,575	$2,100
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX	$1,275	$1,407	$1,750	$2,100
Northeast Travis, TX	$1,141	$1,439	$1,675	$2,135
Northwest Travis, TX	$1,608	$1,228	$1,549	$2,225
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,315	$2,300	$2,900
Southwest Travis, TX	N/A	$1,470	$1,845	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near South River City

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near South River City, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,980. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78705, Austin, TX at $1,299 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,700 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,074. That's at least $25 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South River City, Austin, TX is $1,397 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,695 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South River City, Austin, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78701, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,679	$3,863	$3,200
78704, Austin, TX	$1,485	$1,751	$2,405	$2,200
78741, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,400	$1,870	$1,749
78702, Austin, TX	$1,590	$1,843	$2,622	$2,346
78705, Austin, TX	$938	$1,000	$1,600	$1,299
78703, Austin, TX	$1,617	$1,904	$2,500	$2,314
78721, Austin, TX	$1,512	$1,818	$2,370	$2,250
78722, Austin, TX	$1,468	$1,670	$1,400	$1,876
78745, Austin, TX	$1,199	$1,375	$1,599	$1,800
78751, Austin, TX	$875	$1,175	$1,950	$1,695

Frequently Asked Questions - South River City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South River City, Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for South River City, Austin, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,048. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South River City, Austin, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in South River City, Austin, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in South River City, Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $39.00. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South River City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South River City, Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $27.62. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South River City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South River City, Austin, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,573 and an average price per square feet of $26.29. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South River City.

How have rent prices in South River City, Austin, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South River City, Austin, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South River City, Austin, TX?

A reasonable rent price in South River City, Austin, TX is around $1,638/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.