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1950 Webberville RdAustin, TX 78721
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1143 Shady LnAustin, TX 78721
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2604 Aldrich StAustin, TX 78723
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2902 Sweeney LnAustin, TX 78723
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6600 Ed Bluestein BlvdAustin, TX 78723
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Rollins Martin Apartments
1172 Webberville RdAustin, TX 78721
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2906 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAustin, TX 78702
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Mueller Square
5005 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
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3138 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
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Norman Commons
5712 Jackie Robinson StAustin, TX 78721
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2800 Lyons RdAustin, TX 78702
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1010 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78721
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Overture Mueller
4818 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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3801 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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4617 Tannehill LnAustin, TX 78721
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5400 Jain LnAustin, TX 78721
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6000 Ed Bluestein BlvdAustin, TX 78724
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5521 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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3901 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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2724 Philomena StAustin, TX 78723
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4646 Mueller BlvdAustin, TX 78723
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Solomon
1414 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
3101 Govalle Ave, Unit Apartment 110
3101 Govalle Ave
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3219 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
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1010 Springdale Rd, Unit 210
1010 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78702
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1010 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78702
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3706 Goodwin AveAustin, TX 78721
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1050 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78721
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1202 E 51st St
1202 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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3300 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
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6407 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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Lowell at Mueller
1200-1201 Broadmoor DrAustin, TX 78723
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2606 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723
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5800 Techni Center DrAustin, TX 78721
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5605 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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6110 Wheless CirAustin, TX 78723
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1137 Gunter StAustin, TX 78721
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1200 E 52nd StAustin, TX 78723
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6108 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723
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2215 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
6257 Manor Rd
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East MLK, Austin, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East MLK?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| East MLK Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $658 | $3,370 |
| East MLK 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $630 | $7,271 |
| East MLK 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $734 | $6,465 |
| East MLK 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $926 | $8,511 |
| East MLK 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,073 | $1,069 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available East MLK Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East MLK area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Seabrook Square priced from $658. Villas at Mueller has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East MLK apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Seabrook Square | S3-30-HC | Studio,1BA | $658 |
| Villas at Mueller | Central Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller... | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Heritage Pointe Senior 55+” | 1x1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $758 |
| Lowell at Mueller | 2X1A - Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $793 |
| Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| The Studio at Thinkeast | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Aldrich 51 | E2-60% | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| MAA East Austin | Buttercup | Studio,1BA | $858 |
| Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Rollins Martin Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $926 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East MLK area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3111 E 13th St Model at 3111 E 13th St, Unit A in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value East MLK apartment is the 3x2 Model at Rollins Martin Apartments starting at $926 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East MLK apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3111 E 13th St, Unit A | 3111 E 13th St | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Rollins Martin Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| The Jordan at Mueller | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Mueller Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Norman Commons | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| M Station | A1 | 1BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Villas at Mueller | Central Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Lowell at Mueller | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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 $926.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East MLK?
The cheapest apartment in East MLK is Villas at Mueller which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East MLK costs $2,395.
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 204 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 $600 which is $1,795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East MLK.
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