Cheap Homes for Rent in East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (13 Rentals)

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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. The Studio at ThinkEast has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable East MLK apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Pointe1x1 40%1BR,1BA$750
The Studio at ThinkEastStudio/ One bathStudio,1BA$799
M StationA11BR,1BA$806
MAA East AustinButtercupStudio,1BA$822
Villas at MuellerA11BR,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East MLK area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Springdale Estates Apartments in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,952. The second greatest value East MLK apartment is the Three bedroom / Two bath Model at The Studio at ThinkEast starting at $1,745 with a $1.38 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.
Springdale Estates Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.50
The Studio at ThinkEastThree bedroom / Two bath3BR,2BA$1.38
6209 Reicher Dr, Unit A6209 Reicher Dr2BR,1BA$1.82
The Jordan at MuellerTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.25
MAA East AustinMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.67
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
M StationA11BR,1BA$1.13
Ashford Costa Brava1X1B1BR,1BA$1.61
Reserve at Springdale49-A41BR,1BA$1.75
Villas at MuellerA11BR,1BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about East MLK

What type of rentals are currently available in East MLK?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX with pricing that ranges from $624 to $6,221. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East MLK ranging from $550 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East MLK?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East MLK ranges from $550 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,009.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East MLK?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East MLK range from $1,428 to $5,551, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $8,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,599.

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