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 $1,553 for a studio rental to $7,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,795, or roughly $26 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $53 (3.50%) year-over-year from $1,501 to $1,553. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $349 (-20.01%) year-over-year from $1,744 to $1,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $423 (-17.49%) year-over-year from $2,421 to $1,998. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,608 (-34.90%) year-over-year from $4,608 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,218 (-51.33%) year-over-year from $8,217 to $3,999. 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 up by 0.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 35.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.68	$1,553	$1,501 (3.50%)	$1,617 (-3.98%)
1 BR	$26.70	$1,395	$1,744 (-20.01%)	$1,799 (-22.46%)
2 BR	$25.32	$1,998	$2,421 (-17.49%)	$2,240 (-10.83%)
3 BR	$24.28	$3,000	$4,608 (-34.90%)	$4,809 (-37.61%)
4+ BR	$30.78	$3,999	$8,217 (-51.33%)	$7,958 (-49.75%)

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 $1,900 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lockhart, TX, with an average rent of $1,493, 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 $2,800 per month.

Let's compare South River City, Austin, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.30% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South River City, Austin, TX are about 27.45% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.25% 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
Wells Branch, TX	$1,773	$1,030	$1,425	$1,525
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,450	$1,825
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,804	$2,009	$1,850
Kyle, TX	$1,830	$1,700	$1,782	$1,850
Austin, TX	$1,508	$1,445	$1,775	$1,900
Round Rock, TX	$1,130	$1,509	$1,445	$1,995
Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,410	$1,650	$2,100
Cedar Park, TX	N/A	$1,196	$1,425	$2,100
Brushy Creek, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,970	$2,300
Lakeway, TX	N/A	$981	$2,000	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near South River City

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near South River City. Some of these neighborhoods include Parker Lane, St. Johns, and Hyde Park. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near South River City, Austin, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near South River City, Austin, TX is currently around $1,794 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,794. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South River City's average rent, which is actually $1,795. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South River City, Parker Lane has the most affordable average rent at $1,259 per month. Whereas, at $3,440 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
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$865	$1,065	$1,443	$1,259
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$819	$950	$1,250	$1,398
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$925	$995	$1,613	$1,400
Highland, Austin, TX	$1,168	$1,318	$1,637	$1,455
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	N/A	$975	$1,881	$1,495
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$899	$1,300	$1,498
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$1,035	$899	$1,425	$1,550
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$899	$1,094	$1,372	$1,571
North University, Austin, TX	$788	$992	$1,850	$1,600
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,210	$1,280	$1,629	$1,639
West University, Austin, TX	$1,148	$975	$1,800	$1,650
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,271	$1,200	$1,825	$1,679
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,450	$1,611	$1,873	$1,695
Crestview, Austin, TX	$1,260	$1,650	$1,875	$1,752
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,372	$1,195	$1,895	$1,794
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,408	$1,508	$2,280	$1,838
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,316	$1,695	$1,849
RMMA, Austin, TX	$977	$1,690	$1,900	$1,864
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,564	$2,073	$1,911
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,260	$2,087	$1,923
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,099	$1,750	$1,950	$1,950
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,149	$1,700	$1,998	$1,964
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,585	$1,847	$2,645	$2,025
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,681	$1,921	$2,600	$2,151
MLK-183, Austin, TX	$1,396	$1,504	$2,300	$2,200
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,965	$2,320	$2,499	$2,450
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,425	$1,819	$2,682	$2,500
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,808	$2,648	$2,800	$2,759
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,067	$2,552	$3,785	$3,440

Top Counties Near South River City

There are a total of 19 counties located by South River City, Austin, TX. Some of these counties include Lockhart, TX, Austin, TX, and Kyle-Buda, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,933. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,163. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,795, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by South River City, Austin, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in South River City, Austin, TX is 35.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South River City, Austin, TX is 0.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South River City, Austin, TX is 16.75% 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	$1,345	$1,200	$1,549
Austin, TX	$1,522	$1,448	$1,795	$1,900
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,565	$1,700	$1,846	$1,933
Northwest Travis, TX	$1,563	$1,249	$1,536	$1,935
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	$1,000	$1,463	$1,688	$1,975
Northeast Travis, TX	$1,119	$1,745	$1,665	$2,056
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX	$1,085	$1,497	$1,495	$2,075
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX	$1,378	$1,523	$1,773	$2,150
Southwest Travis, TX	N/A	$2,087	$1,895	$2,650
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	$1,450	$1,265	$1,800	$2,795

Top Zipcodes Near South River City

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near South River City, Austin, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,895. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78217, San Antonio, TX at $1,105 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,023. That's at least $26 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 $1,392 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,648 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	$2,067	$2,537	$3,785	$3,440
78704, Austin, TX	$1,553	$1,950	$2,398	$2,302
78741, Austin, TX	$897	$1,400	$1,700	$1,622
78702, Austin, TX	$1,564	$1,850	$2,613	$2,310
78705, Austin, TX	$1,023	$1,100	$1,825	$1,650
78703, Austin, TX	$1,688	$1,870	$2,500	$2,315
78721, Austin, TX	$2,090	$2,248	$2,475	$2,322
78745, Austin, TX	$1,199	$1,343	$1,595	$1,800
78751, Austin, TX	$925	$1,138	$1,960	$1,691
78723, Austin, TX	$977	$1,595	$1,500	$1,800

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 $1,795. 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 $1,553 and an average price per square feet of $40.68. There are a total of 3 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $26.70. There are a total of 23 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $25.32. There are a total of 27 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35% 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 $1,436/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.