Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (14 Rentals)

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1604 Singleton Ave
$6755 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 10

1604 Singleton Ave

Austin, TX 78702
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E6
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2400 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Chalmers Courts West
from $1,3001 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chalmers Courts West

1604 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78702
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East Downtown, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Downtown area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Talavera Lofts priced from $800. Residences at Saltillo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,102. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talavera LoftsSaltillo/CanteraStudio,1BA$800
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,102
The ArnoldE1 - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$1,190
E6SMART HousingStudio,1BA$1,323
Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. SixthStudio - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,323

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of January 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1003 E 9th St Model at 1003 E 9th St, Unit 272 in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the B1 Model at Alexan Waterloo starting at $2,844 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 E 9th St, Unit 2721003 E 9th St2BR,2BA$1.67
Alexan WaterlooB12BR,2BA$2.54
Talavera LoftsRiviera2BR,2BA$1.53
701 E 11th St, Unit A3-2105701 E 11th StStudio ,1BA$2.70
Eleven by WindsorA31BR,1BA$2.61
1309 Sabine St, Unit T-05-24051309 Sabine StStudio ,1BA$2.70
AMLI EastsideA21BR,1BA$2.70
Eastside StationA1A1BR,1BA$2.95
E6SMART HousingStudio ,1BA$2.55
East Village ApartmentsSm 1-11BR,1BA$2.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Downtown, Austin, TX

Ranked #137

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Downtown Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Downtown is at Talavera Lofts listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Downtown Apartment is $1,105 at Talavera Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Downtown is starting from $1,319 at Talavera Lofts.

What is the most affordable East Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Talavera Lofts and starts from $1,518.

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