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property at 1011 W 23rd St

1011 W 23rd St

AustinTX78705

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2401 Manor Rd

AustinTX78722
property at 3503 Harmon Ave

3503 Harmon Ave

AustinTX78705
property at 1113 E 2nd St

1113 E 2nd St

AustinTX78702
property at 1000 W 26th St

1000 W 26th St

AustinTX78705

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property at 605 Elmwood Pl

605 Elmwood Pl

AustinTX78705
property at 304 E 33rd St

304 E 33rd St

AustinTX78705

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Central East Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central East Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central East Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Mesh Apartments priced from $699. Volume 2 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Central East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Parker Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
San Gabriel Square ApartmentsLarge EfficencyStudio,1BA$809
The RailE2Studio,1BA$866
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$869
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$875
Volume 4Vol 4 - StudioStudio,1BA$924
Volume 5Vol 5 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central East Austin, TX

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central East Austin area is the $0.78 price per square foot 6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus Model at Yugo Austin Waterloo in the in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,329. The second greatest value Central East Austin apartment is the 4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe Model at Yugo Austin Rio starting at $1,399 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central East Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yugo Austin Waterloo6 Bed, 6 Bath Plus6BR,6BA$0.78
Yugo Austin Rio4 Bed, 4 Bath Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.88
Point North Student LivingD14BR,4BA$0.94
HillTopFrio C3BR,2BA$0.99
Venue on GuadalupeB12BR,2BA$1.20
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.55
M StationA11BR,1BA$1.49
Aria GrandA11BR,1BA$1.45
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$1.25
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central East Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Central East Austin?

There are currently 684 Apartments for Rent in Central East Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $574 to $22,360. There are also 619 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central East Austin ranging from $799 to $18,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central East Austin ranges from $799 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,693.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central East Austin range from $574 to $22,360, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $730.

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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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