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2921 E 17th StAustin, TX 78702
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3515 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
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1320 Art Dilly DrAustin, TX 78702
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5700 Cameron RdAustin, TX 78723
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919 E 46th St
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7227 Hwy 290 EAustin, TX 78723
6110 Wheless Cove
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5213 Joe Sayers Ave
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The Studio at ThinkEast
1143 Shady LnAustin, TX 78721
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City View at Mueller
1106 Reinli StAustin, TX 78723
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La Casita
2900 Cole StAustin, TX 78705
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Flats at Wellington
5800 Wellington DrAustin, TX 78723
2900 Cole St
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Miller Square & Spanish Trails
918-920 E 40th StAustin, TX 78751
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Mueller Flats Apartments
1071 Clayton LnAustin, TX 78723
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3405 Helms St
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Villas de Sendero
7020 Grand Canyon DrAustin, TX 78752
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404 E 30th StAustin, TX 78705
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Azulina Gardens
923 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
4204 Speedway
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1012 Reinli StAustin, TX 78723
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Casa Marfil
4210 Red River StAustin, TX 78751
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MAA East Austin
6600 Ed Bluestein BlvdAustin, TX 78723
108 W 45th St
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Lowell at Mueller
1200-1201 Broadmoor DrAustin, TX 78723
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5307 Link AveAustin, TX 78751
4206 Avenue A
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Lynridge Apartments
3400 Lynridge DrAustin, TX 78723
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405 E 31st StAustin, TX 78705
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1950 Webberville RdAustin, TX 78721
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Plaza Sonora
915 E 41st StAustin, TX 78751
4504 Speedway
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305 Flats
305 W 35th StAustin, TX 78705
1903 E 20th St
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Fashionaire
1405-1407 W North Loop BlvdAustin, TX 78756
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1026 Clayton AveAustin, TX 78723
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5310 Helen StAustin, TX 78751
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5225 Jain LnAustin, TX 78721
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1114 Camino La CostaAustin, TX 78752
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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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Cheapest Available East Austin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Summit at Hyde Park priced from $694. The Rebekah has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $702. Here are the most affordable East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit at Hyde Park | 1x1A - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| The Rebekah | T! | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| The Courtmoor on Cameron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Volume 2 | Vol 1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Volume 1 | Vol 1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Sage Hill Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Abali Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Mueller Flats Apartments | Terminal | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Studio at ThinkEast | Studio/One Bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Austin area is the $0.99 price per square foot B2 Model at Flats at Wellington in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value East Austin apartment is the 2x1 Model at Hidden Gardens starting at $1,031 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats at Wellington | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Hidden Gardens | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| M Station | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Pathways at Rosewood Courts | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| City View at Mueller | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Point North | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| La Casita | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Sunday Village | One- Bedroom 6A | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 Summit at Hyde Park which is listed at $694, 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.
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