
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $699 (126 Rentals)


La Casita

San Gabriel Square Apartments

Pease Parkside Apartments

3107 Speedway

Azulina Gardens

Parker Heights

Miller Square & Spanish Trails

Lone Star Lofts

2900 Cole St
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3304 Red River St

912 W 22 1/2 St

Montage Apartments

2408 Longview St

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902 1/2 S 2nd St

2800 Swisher St

926 E Dean Keeton St

Nexus East
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2612 Salado St

2610 Salado St

2404 Longview St

Manor Flats

1903 E 20th St

The Carrells Apartments

515 Shoal Creek Blvd

Fountain Terrace Apartments

420 N Pleasant Valley Rd

Marian Condos
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Starlight

601 W 11th St

Cedar 31

2307 Rio Grande St

2306 E 8th St

1008 W 25th St

2721 Hemphill Park

906 W 22nd St

2020 S Congress Ave, Unit APT 1110

The Parker at Hyde Park
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2800 Pearl St

The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+

1800 S I-35 Frontage Rd

Wildflower Terrace Senior Apartments - 55+

Rio Grande Square Apartments

The Hive Red River

M Station

Rio House Apartments

1302 W 24th St

2818 Nueces St
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Central East Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central East Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central East Austin Studio Apartments | $1,597 | $629 | $5,053 |
Central East Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Central East Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Central East Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,538 | $604 | $10,000+ |
| Central East Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $489 | $4,500 |
| Central East Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $830 | $4,010 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral East Austin, Austin, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central East Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central East Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central East Austin is under $803.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central East Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Central East Austin is La Casita which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Central East Austin costs $18,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central East 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 349 regular apartments in Central East 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 Central East Austin?
Cheap apartments in Central East Austin have an average cost of $890 which is $18,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central East Austin.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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