Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (265 Rentals)

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400 W 34th St
$800Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

400 W 34th St

Austin, TX 78705
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5101 Evans Ave
$800Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

5101 Evans Ave

Austin, TX 78751
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1917 McCloskey St
$8255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1917 McCloskey St

Austin, TX 78723
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924 E Dean Keeton St
$895Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

924 E Dean Keeton St

Austin, TX 78705
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2900 Cole St
$1,0001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2900 Cole St

Austin, TX 78705
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1026 Ellingson Ln
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1026 Ellingson Ln

Austin, TX 78751
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East Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Pointe priced from $750. Volume 2 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Pointe1x1 40%1BR,1BA$750
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$774
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$774
Azure Apartments and Townhomes (NEW OWNERS)A1 (Premium)1BR,1BA$795
Hidden GardensStudioStudio,1BA$800
Talavera LoftsSaltillo/CanteraStudio,1BA$800
M StationA11BR,1BA$806
Tides at MuellerA11BR,1BA$809
Volume 3Vol 3 - StudioStudio,1BA$849
Sage Hill Apartment HomesS1aStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Austin area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Timbers in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,736. The second greatest value East Austin apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing starting at $1,331 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Timbers3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.43
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
Springdale Estates Apartments2 Bedroom Towhome2BR,2BA$1.60
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.29
Talavera LoftsRiviera2BR,2BA$1.53
North End on Berkman Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.39
Fashionaire1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Villas at MuellerA11BR,1BA$1.38
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.57

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East Austin, Austin, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Austin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Austin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Austin is at Volume 2 listed at $774.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Austin Apartment is $750 at Heritage Pointe.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Austin is starting from $1,031 at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing.

What is the most affordable East Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Abali Apartments and starts from $1,319.

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