
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,050 (20 Rentals)


The Rail

The Arnold

905 Prospect Ave, Unit B

Sentral East Austin
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1401 E 4th St

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East Downtown, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $693 | $2,298 |
East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,050 | $5,063 |
| East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,701 | $6,895 |
| East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,420 | $3,396 | $10,000+ |
| East Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Downtown is under $1,672.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is Pathways at Rosewood Courts which is listed at $803, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $8,847.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Downtown?
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 11 regular apartments in East Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in East Downtown have an average cost of $202 which is $8,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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