Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (35 Rentals)

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5407 Tipton Dr
$5254 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

5407 Tipton Dr

Austin, TX 78723
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1917 McCloskey St
$8255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1917 McCloskey St

Austin, TX 78723
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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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3138 Manor Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3138 Manor Rd

3138 Manor 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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3138 Manor Rd
$1,0951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

3138 Manor Rd

Austin, TX 78723
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1200 E 52nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 E 52nd St

1200 E 52nd 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 $800. 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 50%1BR,1BA$800
M StationA11BR,1BA$806
MAA East AustinButtercupStudio,1BA$962
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$998
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,024
Wildflower Terrace - Senior Living 55+Sunflower1BR,1BA$1,031
Aldrich 51 - 1002E2-50%Studio,1BA$1,035
Los Portales de Lena GuerreroThe ElmStudio,1BA$1,055
ThinkEast ApartmentsStudio/ One bathStudio,1BA$1,099
Villas at MuellerB22BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX

As of February 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East MLK area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value East MLK apartment is the 2 Bedroom Towhome Model at Springdale Estates Apartments starting at $1,696 with a $1.60 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.
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
Springdale Estates Apartments2 Bedroom Towhome2BR,2BA$1.60
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.29
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.39
Reserve at Springdale49-A41BR,1BA$1.75
Villas at MuellerA11BR,1BA$1.38
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.57
The Lowell at MuellerA1AFF1BR,1BA$1.84
ThinkEast ApartmentsStudio/ One bathStudio ,1BA$1.89
MAA East AustinButtercupStudio ,1BA$1.81

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 $903.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East MLK Apartment is $800 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 $1,024 at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing.

What is the most affordable East MLK Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East MLK Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing and starts from $1,299.

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