Cheap Homes for Rent in East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (10 Rentals)

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property at 810 E 9th St

810 E 9th St

AustinTX78702

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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 Chalmers Courts West priced from $875. The Rail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$875
The RailA1Studio,1BA$1,145
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio,1BA$1,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $1.82 price per square foot The Nueces Model at Villas on Sixth Apartment Homes in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the A3 Model at AMLI Eastside starting at $2,111 with a $2.85 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.
Villas on Sixth Apartment HomesThe Nueces1BR,1BA$1.82
AMLI EastsideA31BR,1BA$2.85
Eleven by WindsorA11BR,1BA$2.56
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$1.27
E6A11BR,1BA$2.35
7EastA1d1BR,1BA$2.73
Eastside StationA1A1BR,1BA$2.67
East Village Apartments1-11BR,1BA$2.81
The ArnoldE2-1Studio ,1BA$3.20
Residences at SaltilloE1 - SMARTStudio ,1BA$3.36

Frequently Asked Questions about East Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in East Downtown?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $866 to $17,999. There are also 100 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 $3,282.

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 $3,508 to $17,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,800.

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