
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (382 Rentals)
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Forest Creek Apartments
Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Bridge at Turtle Creek

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Willow Brook Apartments

Terrace Cove
Southeast Austin
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Austin, TX by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado. See how it ranks!

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The Social Apartments

Logans Mill

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Windwood Apartments

Emerson Apartments

Element Austin Apartments

2627 Jones Rd

Foxwood

Mission James Place Apartments

Canvas

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The Patten East

Tramor at the Oaks Apartments

Waterloo Flats

Point South and Bridgehollow

Metropolis Apartments

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Wildcreek Apartments

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Southeast Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Austin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Austin Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $799 | $8,415 |
Southeast Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $534 | $10,000+ |
Southeast Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $770 | $10,000+ |
Southeast Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $698 | $10,000+ |
Southeast Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $560 | $3,089 |
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There are currently 382 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 8000 Forbsdale Dr priced from $499. 7900 Bramble Bush Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $530. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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8000 Forbsdale Dr | 8000 Forbsdale Dr | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
7900 Bramble Bush Dr | 7900 Bramble Bush Dr | 1BR,1BA | $530 |
6212 Roseborough Dr | 6212 Roseborough Dr | 1BR,1BA | $534 |
Libertad Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $632 |
7900 Rosenberry Dr | 7900 Rosenberry Dr | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Chevy Chase Downs | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1A | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Franklin Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $703 |
Mesh Apartments | E1-Mesh III | Studio,1BA | $719 |
Aspire at Onion Creek | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $721 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Austin area is the $1.14 price per square foot 142 Yellowbark St Model at 142 Yellowbark St in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $2,239. The second greatest value Southeast Austin apartment is the 6012 Lofgren Cv Model at 6012 Lofgren Cv starting at $2,075 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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142 Yellowbark St | 142 Yellowbark St | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
6012 Lofgren Cv | 6012 Lofgren Cv | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
Room in Condo on Crossing Pl | Room in Condo on Crossing Pl | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
Franklin Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.54 |
Parker Heights Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Parker Lane Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.75 |
Forest Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
The Beckett | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Libertad Austin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
The Spoke | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Austin is under $721.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Austin is 8000 Forbsdale Dr which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in Southeast Austin costs $1,988.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Austin?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 821 regular apartments in Southeast Austin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southeast Austin?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Austin have an average cost of $437 which is $1,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
Written by: Raul Mercado
I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.