
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (429 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Austin area of Austin.


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Villas de Sendero

Seabrook Square

Sage Hill Apartment Homes

Villas at Mueller

La Casita

Hidden Gardens

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The Rebekah Senior Apartments

iConic Mueller 1

Flats at Wellington
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iConic Windsor Park

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Cairn Point Cameron

1037 E 44th St

3816 Speedway
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926 E Dean Keeton St

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M Station

3302 Vintage Hills Cove

The Highlander

Travis Flats

The Rail
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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 | $1,405 | $648 | $3,561 |
| East Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $630 | $9,716 |
| East Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $734 | $10,000+ |
| East Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $926 | $10,000+ |
| East Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,982 | $1,069 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available East Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Villas de Sendero priced from $648. Seabrook Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $658. Here are the most affordable East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas de Sendero | Loft | Studio,1BA | $648 |
| Seabrook Square | S3-30-HC | Studio,1BA | $658 |
| Sage Hill Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $691 |
| Rise at the Camerons | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| La Casita | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Villas at Mueller | Central Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller... | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Hidden Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Rebekah Senior Apartments | T1- 30% | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| iConic Mueller 1 | Mueller 1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
| Flats at Wellington | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Austin area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Rollins Martin Apartments in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $926. The second greatest value East Austin apartment is the TH2 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath Model at City View at Mueller starting at $1,029 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins Martin Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| City View at Mueller | TH2 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Brentwood Townhomes | 2-Bed, 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Point North | B3 | ONE FEMALE SPACE LEFT | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Casa Hills at 290 | B1U | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| North 40 | North 40 - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| La Casita | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Flats at Wellington | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Villas at Mueller | Central Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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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 $749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Austin?
The cheapest apartment in East Austin is Villas at Mueller which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East Austin costs $1,839.
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 317 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 $754 which is $1,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Austin.
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