Cheap Homes for Rent in East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (15 Rentals)

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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. The Arnold has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,044. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RailE2Studio,1BA$866
The ArnoldE1- AFFStudio,1BA$1,044
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East2/12BR,1BA$1,050
Talavera LoftsE1-50%Studio,1BA$1,098
East Village ApartmentsSm 1-11BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2/1 Model at Pathways at Chalmers Courts East in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the A4k Model at AMLI Eastside starting at $2,460 with a $2.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East2/12BR,1BA$1.10
AMLI EastsideA4k1BR,1BA$2.75
The ArnoldA4c1BR,1BA$2.86
Alexan WaterlooA31BR,1BA$2.98
Eleven by WindsorA21BR,1BA$2.41
E6A11BR,1BA$2.98
Residences at SaltilloA1BR,1BA$2.84
East Village Apartments1-11BR,1BA$2.86
Talavera LoftsE1-60%Studio ,1BA$2.42
The RailE4Studio ,1BA$2.75

Frequently Asked Questions about East Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in East Downtown?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $866 to $17,999. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Downtown ranging from $525 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Downtown ranges from $525 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,017.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Downtown range from $1,610 to $17,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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