
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $430 (213 Rentals)
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Parker Heights

1901 Crossing Pl, Unit 3203

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Lamar Square Apartments

Hillside Creek

Point South and Bridgehollow

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The Brook Apartments

Vi Collina

Soco at Alpine

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The Cliffs

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Trio

1006 1/2 W 22nd St
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2507 Burleson Rd, Unit 102

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The Social

2001 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Unit 225

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Wildcreek

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2500 Burleson Rd, Unit 609
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The Rail

M Station

2020 Congress Ave.

Oaks Apartments

420 N Pleasant Valley Rd

1400 Rio Grande Apartments

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2900 S 1st St, Unit 4110

The Works at Pleasant Valley

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The Arnold

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2500 Burleson Rd, Unit Apt 519

The Ladybird Senior Apartments - 55+

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East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Cesar Chavez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cesar Chavez Studio Apartments | $1,546 | $635 | $5,053 |
| East Cesar Chavez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $659 | $9,194 |
| East Cesar Chavez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $693 | $10,000+ |
| East Cesar Chavez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,636 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| East Cesar Chavez 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| East Cesar Chavez 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $1,235 | $1,694 |
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There are currently 213 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available East Cesar Chavez Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Cesar Chavez area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Emerson Apartments at Town Lake priced from $599. Lamar Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable East Cesar Chavez apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Apartments at Town Lake | StudioER | Studio, 1BA | $599 |
| Lamar Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $659 |
| Hillside Creek | A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $661 |
| Array | The 747 | 1BR, 1BA | $690 |
| Point South and Bridgehollow | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $694 |
| Parker Heights | PH_1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Cascade Apartments | The 396 | Studio, 1BA | $725 |
| Aero Riverside | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $774 |
| The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1A | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Vi Collina | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cesar Chavez, TX
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Cesar Chavez area is the $1.14 price per square foot D5 Model at Villas on Rio in the Central East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,526. The second greatest value East Cesar Chavez apartment is the D1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting at $1,550 with a $1.16 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cesar Chavez apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas on Rio | D5 | 4BR, 4BA | $1.14 |
| Paradise Oaks Apartments | D1 | 4BR, 2BA | $1.16 |
| Union on San Antonio | D1 - Trinity | 4BR, 4BA | $1.19 |
| Parker Heights | PH_2x1.5 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Villages at East Riverside | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| Inspire on 22nd | C7 | 3BR, 3BA | $1.26 |
| Ballpark North | 3x3 UG | 3BR, 3BA | $0.70 |
| South Shore | The Villa: 2/2 (948) at South Shore | 2BR, 2BA | $1.15 |
| The Spoke | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| Hillside Place | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Cesar Chavez Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Cesar Chavez?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Cesar Chavez is under $785.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Cesar Chavez?
The cheapest apartment in East Cesar Chavez is Emerson Apartments at Town Lake which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in East Cesar Chavez costs $1,959.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Cesar Chavez?
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 131 regular apartments in East Cesar Chavez 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 Cesar Chavez?
Cheap apartments in East Cesar Chavez have an average cost of $607 which is $1,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Cesar Chavez.
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