Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $725 (149 Rentals)

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property at 502 W 35th St

$880 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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502 W 35th St

AustinTX78705
property at 3506 Speedway

$700 - $2,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3506 Speedway

AustinTX78705

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property at 3400 Speedway

$1,000 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3400 Speedway

AustinTX78705
property at 2401 Manor Rd

$899 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2401 Manor Rd

AustinTX78722

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property at 3506 Speedway

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3506 Speedway, Unit 105

3506 Speedway
AustinTX78705
property at 4306 Avenue A

$1,100 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4306 Avenue A

AustinTX78751
property at 114 E 31st St

$1,150 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

114 E 31st St

AustinTX78705
property at 910 Duncan Ln

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Duncan Ln, Unit 50

910 Duncan Ln
AustinTX78705

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property at 4401 Speedway

$1,200

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,200
Total Monthly Price
$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

4401 Speedway, Unit #101

4401 Speedway
AustinTX78751
property at 4401 Speedway

$1,200 - $1,275

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4401 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 3115 Helms St

$1,200 - $1,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3115 Helms St

AustinTX78705
property at 910 Duncan Ln

$1,175 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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910 Duncan Ln

AustinTX78705
property at 202 E 45th St

$700 - $1,275

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

202 E 45th St

AustinTX78751

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East Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 $616. Sage Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $691. Here are the most affordable East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas de SenderoLoftStudio,1BA$616
Sage Hill Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$691
Rise at the Camerons0x1Studio,1BA$699
Villas at MuellerCentral Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller...1BR,1BA$699
La Casita1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
Hidden GardensStudioStudio,1BA$700
Seabrook SquareA1-301BR,1BA$702
iConic Mueller 1Mueller 1 Classic1BR,1BA$733
Flats at WellingtonA11BR,1BA$749
104 W North Loop BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX

As of August 23, 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 2-Bed, 1-Bath Model at Brentwood Townhomes starting at $1,325 with a $1.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rollins Martin Apartments3x23BR,2BA$0.81
Brentwood Townhomes2-Bed, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Point NorthB3 | ONE FEMALE SPACE LEFT2BR,2BA$1.23
North 40North 40 - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Casa Hills at 290B1U2BR,1BA$1.29
La Casita2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Flats at WellingtonA11BR,1BA$1.05
Ashford Costa Brava1X1B1BR,1BA$1.28
Villas at MuellerCentral Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller...1BR,1BA$1.07
Mueller Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Austin, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Austin Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Austin, Austin, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in East Austin?

There are currently 613 Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $616 to $27,174. There are also 576 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Austin ranging from $725 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Austin ranges from $725 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,050.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Austin range from $926 to $17,108, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,069.

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