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2921 E 17th StAustin, TX 78702
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Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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1621 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Corazon
1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Sentral East Austin
1630 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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2400 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Eastside Station
1700 E 4th StAustin, TX 78702
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2025 E 7th StAustin, TX 78702
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Alexan Waterloo
700 E 11th StAustin, TX 78701
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Pathways at Rosewood Courts
1141 Chicon StAustin, TX 78702
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1604 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78702
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Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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East Village Apartments
1314 Rosewood AveAustin, TX 78702
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2011 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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300 Chicon StAustin, TX 78702
1800 E 4th St, Unit 327
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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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Cheapest Available East Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Downtown area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pathways at Rosewood Courts priced from $803. The Rail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $866. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways at Rosewood Courts | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
| The Rail | E2 | Studio,1BA | $866 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| The Arnold | E1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Corazon | e1-Studio-Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,307 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $2.73 price per square foot B1 Model at Alexan Waterloo in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $3,047. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the B3-60% Model at Talavera Lofts starting at $1,701 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Town Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexan Waterloo | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Talavera Lofts | B3-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Pathways at Rosewood Courts | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Eleven by Windsor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 7East | A3a | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts East | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| AMLI Eastside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| East Village Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| E6 | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Rail | E4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
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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