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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Southeast Austin - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in 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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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 $699. Mesh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$699
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 EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$755
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$768
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Austin area is the $1.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom / Two bath Model at The Studio at ThinkEast in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Southeast Austin apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Frontier East Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Riverside 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 Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Frontier East ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Stassney at SoCo2.2B2BR,2BA$1.24
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Acclaim at South Congress2b1bblc2BR,1BA$1.25
Metropolis ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.26
The Social ApartmentsThe Mixer2BR,1BA$1.22
Chaparral Apartments1 bed flat1BR,1BA$1.28
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
The BeckettA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Austin?

There are currently 833 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $470 to $19,369. There are also 1039 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Austin ranging from $549 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Austin ranges from $549 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,946.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southeast Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southeast Austin range from $600 to $19,369, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $16,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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.

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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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.