Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (382 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8000 Forbsdale Dr8000 Forbsdale Dr1BR,1BA$499
7900 Bramble Bush Dr7900 Bramble Bush Dr1BR,1BA$530
6212 Roseborough Dr6212 Roseborough Dr1BR,1BA$534
Libertad AustinA11BR,1BA$632
7900 Rosenberry Dr7900 Rosenberry Dr1BR,1BA$650
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$699
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$700
Franklin ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$703
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Aspire at Onion CreekB32BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
142 Yellowbark St142 Yellowbark St3BR,2BA$1.14
6012 Lofgren Cv6012 Lofgren Cv4BR,2.5BA$1.20
Room in Condo on Crossing PlRoom in Condo on Crossing Pl1BR,1BA$0.61
Franklin ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.54
Parker Heights Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
The BeckettA1BR,1BA$1.21
Libertad AustinA11BR,1BA$0.97
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$1.17

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Southeast Austin, Austin, TX

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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 $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.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

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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.

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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.

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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.