Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $635 (85 Rentals)

San Gabriel Square Apartments

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Mesh Apartments

Pinnacle 31

709 W 26th St, Unit 1

97 Anthony St
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Barranca Square Apartments

2609 E Cesar Chavez St

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The Hive Red River

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The Works at Pleasant Valley

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The Breakers on the Lake

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SoCo on the Lake

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Lirica

Berkshire Riverview

Sentral East Austin

2505 Seton Ave

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Starlight

Nexus East
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The Shoal

The Weaver

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Corazon

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Railyard

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Alexan Riverside

Marq Uptown
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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 | $1,505 | $635 | $5,053 |
| Central East Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $695 | $9,194 |
| Central East Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Central East Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,229 | $715 | $10,000+ |
| Central East Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $575 | $7,412 |
| Central East Austin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $845 | $4,000 |
| Central East Austin 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $814 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral East Austin, Austin, TX
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $874.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central East Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Central East Austin is Parker Heights which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Central East Austin costs $2,024.
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 458 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 $704 which is $1,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central East Austin.
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