
Cheap Homes for Rent in East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (13 Rentals)
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1917 McCloskey St

5407 Tipton Dr

6106 Wheless Cove

1200 E 52nd St

3101 Govalle Ave

3019 E 12th St

2005 Cheshire Dr

905 Tillery St

2928 E 12th St
Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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1100 Jolena Cir

3006 Pecan Springs Rd

2108 Tillery St
East MLK, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East MLK?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East MLK 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,323 | $1,000 | $3,600 |
East MLK 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,106 | $1,600 | $8,495 |
East MLK 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,291 | $550 | $7,000 |
East MLK 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,791 | $675 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Pointe | 1x1 40% | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Studio at ThinkEast | Studio/ One bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
M Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
MAA East Austin | Buttercup | Studio,1BA | $822 |
Villas at Mueller | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Springdale Estates Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
The Studio at ThinkEast | Three bedroom / Two bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
6209 Reicher Dr, Unit A | 6209 Reicher Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
The Jordan at Mueller | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
MAA East Austin | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
M Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Reserve at Springdale | 49-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Villas at Mueller | A1 | 1BR,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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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