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property at 4406 Avenue C

$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4406 Avenue C

AustinTX78751

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property at 1200 E 52nd St

$999 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1200 E 52nd St

AustinTX78723
property at 3503 Harmon Ave

$1,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3503 Harmon Ave

AustinTX78705
property at 3506 Speedway

$1,000 - $2,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3506 Speedway

AustinTX78705

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property at 4010 Speedway

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4010 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 2401 Manor Rd

$950 - $1,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2401 Manor Rd

AustinTX78722
property at 407 E 45th St

$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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407 E 45th St

AustinTX78751
property at 910 Duncan Ln

$1,150 - $1,985

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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910 Duncan Ln

AustinTX78705

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property at 2800 Cole St

$825 - $1,175

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2800 Cole St

AustinTX78705

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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 The Abali Apartments priced from $625. Hidden Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $672. Here are the most affordable East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Abali ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$625
Hidden GardensStudioStudio,1BA$672
Villas de SenderoEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
The RebekahT!Studio,1BA$702
Seabrook SquareS3-30-HCStudio,1BA$702
MAA East AustinButtercupStudio,1BA$708
Tides at MuellerA11BR,1BA$750
Sage Hill Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$750
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$774
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Austin area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,169. The second greatest value East Austin apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at The Jordan at Mueller starting at $1,325 with a $1.25 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.
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.07
The Jordan at MuellerTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.25
Ashford Costa Brava2X2A2BR,1BA$1.21
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.20
Point NorthB12BR,2BA$1.18
Casa Del Rio ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.19
Sunday VillageOne- Bedroom 6A1BR,1BA$1.22
Flats at WellingtonA11BR,1BA$1.12
Lowell at Mueller1X1B - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.22
City View at MuellerA21BR,1BA$1.20

Frequently Asked Questions about East Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in East Austin?

There are currently 646 Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $600 to $17,999. There are also 682 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Austin ranging from $650 to $18,000.

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 $650 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,433.

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 $1,044 to $17,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,010 to $15,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $849.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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