Cheap Homes for Rent in East Downtown Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East Downtown area of Austin.

property at 1023 Nile St

1023 Nile St

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property at 810 E 9th St

810 E 9th St

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1800 E 4th St

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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. Talavera Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RailE2Studio,1BA$866
Talavera LoftsE1-50%Studio,1BA$1,098
The ArnoldE1 - AFFORDABLEStudio,1BA$1,230
East Village ApartmentsSm 1-11BR,1BA$1,400
Sentral East AustinTwo Bedroom - Affordable 16302BR,1BA$1,512

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $2.36 price per square foot C7D Model at AMLI Eastside in the in the Town Lake neighborhood starting from $3,239. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the B2A Model at Eastside Station starting at $2,887 with a $2.91 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.
AMLI EastsideC7D2BR,2BA$2.36
Eastside StationB2A2BR,2BA$2.91
Eleven by WindsorA11BR,1BA$2.60
E6A11BR,1BA$2.71
Residences at SaltilloA01BR,1BA$2.83
7EastA1d1BR,1BA$2.65
Talavera LoftsE1-60%Studio ,1BA$2.42
East Village ApartmentsSm 1-11BR,1BA$2.92
The RailE4Studio ,1BA$2.80
The ArnoldE1 - AFFORDABLEStudio ,1BA$3.13

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 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Downtown ranging from $650 to $14,500.

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 $650 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,523.

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