Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (33 Rentals)

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1202 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1202 E 51st St

1202 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Reserve at Springdale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Springdale

5605 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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Velo Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Velo Flats

2606 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723
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Mueller 52
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mueller 52

1200 E 52nd StAustin, TX 78723
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APEX Modern Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

APEX Modern Living

2215 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Cheapest Available East MLK Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East MLK area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Pointe priced from $750. M Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $806. Here are the most affordable East MLK apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Pointe1x1 40%1BR,1BA$750
M StationA11BR,1BA$806
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$898
MAA East AustinButtercupStudio,1BA$943
Reserve at Springdale49-A71BR,1BA$950
Los Portales de Lena GuerreroThe Oak1BR,1BA$950
The Lowell at MuellerA1AFF1BR,1BA$1,029
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,101
Aldrich 51 - 1002E2-50%Studio,1BA$1,105
Overture MuellerTravis (Affordable)1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East MLK area is the $1.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom / Two bath Model at The Studio at ThinkEast in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East MLK apartment is the B2 Model at M Station starting at $1,166 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East MLK apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.20
Villas at MuellerB22BR,1BA$1.24
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.53
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.39
Heritage Pointe1x1 80%1BR,1BA$1.44
Reserve at Springdale49-A21BR,1BA$1.77
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.41
The Lowell at MuellerA11BR,1BA$1.81
Los Portales de Lena GuerreroThe ElmStudio ,1BA$1.88

Getting Around the East MLK Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East MLK Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East MLK?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East MLK is at MAA East Austin listed at $943.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East MLK is starting from $1,023 at Ashford Costa Brava.

What is the most affordable East MLK Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East MLK Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Los Portales de Lena Guerrero and starts from $1,325.

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