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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (27 Rentals)
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The Rail
2921 E 17th 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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Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Sentral East Austin
1630 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Eastside Station
1700 E 4th StAustin, TX 78702
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Talavera Lofts
413 Navasota StAustin, TX 78702
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E6
2400 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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7East
2025 E 7th StAustin, TX 78702
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$1,458 - $14,123Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alexan Waterloo
700 E 11th StAustin, TX 78701
807 E 14th St, Unit 102
807 E 14th St
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AMLI Eastside
1000-1004 San Marcos StAustin, TX 78702
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Pathways at Rosewood Courts
1141 Chicon StAustin, TX 78702
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Pathways at Chalmers Courts West
1604 E 3rd StAustin, TX 78702
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Lyons Garden
2720 Lyons RdAustin, TX 78702
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1181 Chicon St
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Pathways at Chalmers Courts East
300 Chicon StAustin, TX 78702
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Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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Villas on Sixth Apartment Homes
2011 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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East Village Apartments
1314 Rosewood AveAustin, TX 78702
1013 E 3rd St
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1800 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 | $1,497 | $882 | $2,260 |
| East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,300 | $5,427 |
| East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,035 | $1,400 | $7,052 |
| East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,764 | $1,610 | $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 Lyons Garden priced from $905. The Arnold has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Garden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| The Arnold | E1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E1 - SMART | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| Eleven by Windsor | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| The Rail | E4 | Studio,1BA | $1,261 |
| Eastside Station | S1B - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,311 |
| Villas on Sixth Apartment Homes | The Pecos - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
| Talavera Lofts | B1-50% | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
| Corazon | e1 | Studio,1BA | $1,476 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts East | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $3.08 price per square foot B2 Model at Alexan Waterloo in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $3,613. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the B1-50% Model at Talavera Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 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. |
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| Alexan Waterloo | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Talavera Lofts | B1-50% | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Villas on Sixth Apartment Homes | The Pecos - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| AMLI Eastside | A4k | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| E6 | L1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 7East | A3 Alt | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts East | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Eastside Station | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Lyons Garden | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Eleven by Windsor | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.87 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is Lyons Garden which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $5,979.
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 14 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 $227 which is $5,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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