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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (29 Rentals)
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1604 Singleton Ave
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Talavera Lofts
413 Navasota StAustin, TX 78702
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905 Prospect Ave
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The Arnold
1621 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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Eleven by Windsor
811 E 11th StAustin, TX 78702
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Sentral East Austin
1630 E 6th StAustin, TX 78702
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2025 E 7th StAustin, TX 78702
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Corazon
1000 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
1401 E 4th St
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2007 E 16th St
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Residences at Saltillo
1211 E 5th StAustin, TX 78702
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Eastside Station
1700 E 4th StAustin, TX 78702
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2105 E 12th St
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1709 Cedar Ave
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1107 E 10th St
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1006 Willow St
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1322 E 12th 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 | $1,893 | $707 | $9,071 |
| East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,250 | $9,999 |
| East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,436 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,992 | $1,610 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at The Rail priced from $866. Pathways at Chalmers Courts East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rail | E2 | Studio,1BA | $866 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts East | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts West | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Talavera Lofts | E1-A-50% | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| The Arnold | E1 - AFFORDABLE | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| Sentral East Austin | Efficiency - Affordable 1630 | Studio,1BA | $1,323 |
| Eleven by Windsor | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,329 |
| Residences at Saltillo | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,546 |
| E6 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Waller | T-11 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $2.58 price per square foot B2D Model at Eastside Station in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $2,674. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the A2 Model at Alexan Waterloo starting at $2,423 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the East Austin 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Station | B2D | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Alexan Waterloo | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| AMLI Eastside | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Residences at Saltillo | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Pathways at Chalmers Courts East | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Corazon | a1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Talavera Lofts | E1-60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
| E6 | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
| The Rail | E4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
| Eleven by Windsor | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
Getting Around the East Downtown Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
56 / 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 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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is Pathways at Chalmers Courts East which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $4,701.
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 22 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 $214 which is $4,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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