
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (128 Rentals)


Seabrook Square

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Sage Hill Apartment Homes

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Villas de Sendero

4709 Harmon Ave

Hidden Gardens

919 E 46th St

4105 Speedway

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Casa Marfil
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The Studio at ThinkEast

4200 Avenue A

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Miller Square & Spanish Trails

924 E Dean Keeton St

4204 Speedway

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City View at Mueller

3101 Tom Green St

108 W 45th St

5307 Link Ave

700 Franklin Blvd
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The Rail

4504 Speedway

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305 Flats

Travis Flats

Aldrich 51

202 E 32nd St

105 E 38th St

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MAA East Austin

Flora
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Hyde Park I & II

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The Banks of Springdale

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Platform

301 W 38th St

400 W 34th St

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The Hive Red River

The Breakers on the Lake

4111 Avenue A

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Broadstone East End

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Corazon
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The Chelsea

Ella Parkside

Pearl Springdale

Monticello Apartments Hyde Park

Talavera Lofts

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The Arnold

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Lirica

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Berkshire Riverview

3515 Webberville Rd

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Windsor Commons
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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 | $1,392 | $700 | $3,187 |
| East Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $210 | $10,000+ |
| East Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| East Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $1,044 | $10,000+ |
| East Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,164 | $6,281 |
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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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Austin?
The cheapest apartment in East Austin is The Rebekah which is listed at $702, while the average apartment in East Austin costs $4,460.
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 242 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 $854 which is $3,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin
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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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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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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.

