
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $775 (117 Rentals)


3113 Benelva Dr

La Casita

2900 Cole St

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Flats at Wellington

Seabrook Square

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The Courtmoor on Cameron

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Lowell at Mueller

Sunday Village

Urban Villas
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307 E 31st St

Hidden Gardens

Heritage Pointe Senior 55+”

5005 Manor Rd

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Villas at Mueller

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Sage Hill Apartment Homes

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MAA East Austin

M Station

Travis Flats

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Miller Square & Spanish Trails
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1037 E 44th St

3302 Vintage Hills Cove

4607 E 12th St

2906 Sweeney Ln

2906 Sweeney Ln

Los Portales de Lena Guerrero

The Chelsea

Aldrich 51

Manor Flats

Norman Commons
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Magnolia Court Apartments

Villas of La Costa

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MacKenzie Pointe

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Azulina Gardens

iConic Windsor Park

Cedar 31

The Timbers

Brentwood Townhomes

Stone Hill Apartments

The Highlander
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Mueller Flats Apartments

Speedway 38

Maple Arms Apartments

1705 Coronado Hills Dr

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Plaza Sonora

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Casa Marfil

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Villas de Sendero

Henderson on Reinli

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THE EASTWOOD

The Jordan at Mueller
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East Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Austin Studio Apartments | $1,380 | $693 | $2,996 |
| East Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $725 | $10,000+ |
East Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| East Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $1,044 | $10,000+ |
| East Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $1,164 | $7,180 |
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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 La Casita which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in East Austin costs $9,198.
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 344 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 $499 which is $8,699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.