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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

property at 1105 Clayton Ln

1105 Clayton Ln

AustinTX78723
property at 4010 Speedway

4010 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 5909 Bolm Rd

5909 Bolm Rd

AustinTX78721

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Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 302 E 34th St

302 E 34th St

AustinTX78705
property at 3405 Helms St

3405 Helms St

AustinTX78705

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Austin is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Austin?

The cheapest apartment in East Austin is Lowell at Mueller which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East Austin costs $8,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 545 regular apartments in 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 East Austin?

Cheap apartments in East Austin have an average cost of $516 which is $7,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Austin.

Expert Rental Resources

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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For many people the College years are some of the best years of your life. And you can certainly make the most of those years by finding the perfect place around your campus to call home.

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Work-Life Balance in Austin: Find Your Perfect Apartment Near Top Employers

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