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Southeast Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 Chevy Chase Downs priced from $525. Libertad Austin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $632. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$525
Libertad AustinA11BR,1BA$632
RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFFB12BR,2BA$664
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Aspire at Onion CreekB22BR,2BA$721
Bridge at Turtle CreekE11BR,1BA$750
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Array1A1BR,1BA$755
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Austin area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Swinger Model at The Social Apartments in the in the South River City neighborhood starting from $1,636. The second greatest value Southeast Austin apartment is the Two Bedroom / Two bath Model at The Studio at ThinkEast starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Social ApartmentsThe Swinger3BR,2BA$1.30
The Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Frontier East ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Metropolis ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.26
Chaparral Apartments1 bed flat1BR,1BA$1.28
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
The BeckettA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southern Austin, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $769.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Austin is Chevy Chase Downs which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Southeast Austin costs $2,640.

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 873 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 $364 which is $2,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Austin.

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