Cheap Homes for Rent in East Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (172 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East Austin area of Austin.

property at 935 La Posada Dr

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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935 La Posada Dr

AustinTX78752

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property at 7417 Vintage Hills Dr

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 4406 Avenue C

$995

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$995

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$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 - $1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1200 E 52nd St

AustinTX78723
property at 2401 Manor Rd

$950 - $1,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2401 Manor Rd

AustinTX78722
property at 3503 Harmon Ave

$1,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3503 Harmon Ave

AustinTX78705
property at 4010 Speedway

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4010 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 3506 Speedway

$995 - $3,000

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3506 Speedway

AustinTX78705

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property at 4501 Speedway

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4501 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 204 E 30th St

$916 - $1,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

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204 E 30th St

AustinTX78705

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property at 112 W North Loop Blvd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

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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. Villas de Sendero has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit at Hyde Park1x1A - Classic1BR,1BA$694
Villas de SenderoEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
The Courtmoor on CameronA11BR,1BA$725
Heritage Pointe Senior 55+”2x2 30%2BR,2BA$730
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$749
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$749
Sage Hill Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$750
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$798
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$799
The Studio at ThinkEastStudio/One BathStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX

As of February 23, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Flats at WellingtonB22BR,2BA$0.99
Hidden Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.03
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.20
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Pathways at Rosewood CourtsB12BR,1BA$0.94
City View at MuellerB22BR,1BA$1.14
Point NorthB12BR,2BA$1.18
La Casita2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Sunday VillageOne- Bedroom 6A1BR,1BA$1.22
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about East Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in East Austin?

There are currently 644 Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $693 to $26,859. There are also 600 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Austin ranging from $650 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 $650 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,775.

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 $1,060 to $9,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,164.

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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