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East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 Mesh Apartments priced from $699. The Patten West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable East Cesar Chavez apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
Hillside CreekA31BR,1BA$759
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$759
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$769
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$770
Aero RiversideA41BR,1BA$785
South ShoreThe Cabana: studio at Avesta South ShoreStudio,1BA$790
Volume 2Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Volume 1Vol 1 - StudioStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Cesar Chavez, TX

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Cesar Chavez area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Estates at East Riverside in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,523. The second greatest value East Cesar Chavez apartment is the B3 Model at Hillside Creek starting at $1,389 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South River City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Cesar Chavez apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Estates at East RiversideThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.33
Hillside CreekB32BR,2BA$1.33
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Jewel Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.34
The Social ApartmentsThe Mixer2BR,1BA$1.22
BelaraB12BR,2BA$1.36
Easton Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$1.25
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$1.27
The Metropolis ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Cesar Chavez?

The cheapest apartment in East Cesar Chavez is Aero Riverside which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in East Cesar Chavez costs $2,598.

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 167 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 $470 which is $2,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Cesar Chavez.

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