Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $730 (50 Rentals)

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Lowell at Mueller
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowell at Mueller

1200-1201 Broadmoor DrAustin, TX 78723
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Reserve at Springdale
2 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Springdale

5605 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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Mueller 52
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mueller 52

1200 E 52nd StAustin, TX 78723
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XVelo Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

XVelo Flats

2606 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723
  • Utilities Included

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APEX Modern Living
2 Bedroom Apartments

APEX Modern Living

2215 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Atlas Eastside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Eastside

4617 Tannehill LnAustin, TX 78721
  • Utilities Included
property at 6211 Manor Rd

$1,650 - $1,895

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 8

6211 Manor Rd

AustinTX78723

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East MLK Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East MLK?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East MLK is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East MLK?

The cheapest apartment in East MLK is Lowell at Mueller which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in East MLK costs $2,146.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East MLK?

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 45 regular apartments in East MLK 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 MLK?

Cheap apartments in East MLK have an average cost of $249 which is $1,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East MLK.

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