Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (180 Rentals)

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Central East Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central East Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central East Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mesh Apartments priced from $719. Volume 2 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Central East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$774
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$774
Talavera LoftsSaltillo/CanteraStudio,1BA$800
Parker Heights1BR/1BA StudiosStudio,1BA$800
M StationA11BR,1BA$806
Volume 3Vol 3 - StudioStudio,1BA$849
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsSmall Efficency2BR,1BA$899
Volume 4Vol 4 - StudioStudio,1BA$924
Villas on RioD5TH-SHARED4BR,4BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central East Austin, TX

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central East Austin area is the $0.81 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Central East Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central East Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.81
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
Yugo Austin Nueces4 Bed, 2 Bath Loft4BR,2BA$0.95
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
Regency - Fabulous landmark Downtown Austin property2 Bedroom/2 Bath (1150 sq. ft.)2BR,2BA$1.33
Venue on GuadalupeB3A2BR,2BA$1.23
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.29
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.54
Aria GrandB12BR,2BA$1.38
Talavera LoftsRiviera2BR,2BA$1.53

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Central East Austin, Austin, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Central Austin, TX. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central East Austin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central East Austin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central East Austin is at Mesh Apartments listed at $719.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central East Austin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central East Austin Apartment is $806 at M Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central East Austin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central East Austin is starting from $899 at San Gabriel Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central East Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central East Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villas on Rio and starts from $949.

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