Cheap Homes for Rent in East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,100 (17 Rentals)

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property at 1113 E 2nd St

1113 E 2nd St

AustinTX78702

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property at 2513 E 9th St

2513 E 9th St

AustinTX78702
property at 1119 Lawson Ln

1119 Lawson Ln

AustinTX78702

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property at 810 E 9th St

810 E 9th St

AustinTX78702
property at 1800 E 4th St

1800 E 4th St

AustinTX78702

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property at 1610 E 6th St

1610 E 6th St

AustinTX78702

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RailE2Studio,1BA$866
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$869
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$875
Talavera LoftsE1-A-50%Studio,1BA$1,098
Sentral East AustinEfficiency - Affordable 1630Studio,1BA$1,323

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $2.25 price per square foot A4 Model at Eleven by Windsor in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the A2 Model at Alexan Waterloo starting at $2,136 with a $2.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eleven by WindsorA41BR,1BA$2.25
Alexan WaterlooA21BR,1BA$2.88
AMLI EastsideA31BR,1BA$2.57
Pathways at Chalmers Courts East1/11BR,1BA$1.25
Pathways at Chalmers Courts West1/11BR,1BA$1.27
Residences at SaltilloA01BR,1BA$2.75
Eastside StationA1C1BR,1BA$2.71
Talavera LoftsE1-60%Studio ,1BA$2.42
East Village ApartmentsSm 1-11BR,1BA$2.92
The RailE4Studio ,1BA$2.75

Frequently Asked Questions about East Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in East Downtown?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $707 to $17,999. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Downtown ranging from $1,130 to $6,900.

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 $1,130 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,928.

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