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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 Enclave on Ross priced from $632. The Enclave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $701. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Enclave on Ross1 Bed - A11BR,1BA$632
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$701
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$719
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$750
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1B1BR,1BA$755
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$764
Array1A1BR,1BA$765
CoppertreeCoventry1BR,1BA$769
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX

As of May 17, 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
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
MAA Double Creek22A2BR,2BA$1.29
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.24
The Social ApartmentsThe Mixer2BR,1BA$1.26
Chaparral Apartments1 bed flat1BR,1BA$1.28
MAA Onion Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.29
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 828 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $470 to $19,369. There are also 1176 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 $2,861.

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 $698 to $19,369, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 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

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