Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (36 Rentals)

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1202 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1202 E 51st St

1202 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Velo Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Velo Flats

2606 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723

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Mueller 52
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mueller 52

1200 E 52nd StAustin, TX 78723
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APEX Modern Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

APEX Modern Living

2215 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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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 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Pointe priced from $750. The Lowell at Mueller has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. Here are the most affordable East MLK apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Pointe1x1 40%1BR,1BA$750
The Lowell at MuellerA1AFF1BR,1BA$897
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$898
Reserve at Springdale49-A71BR,1BA$950
Villas at MuellerA11BR,1BA$950
Los Portales de Lena GuerreroThe Oak1BR,1BA$950
MAA East AustinBluebonnett1BR,1BA$1,008
M StationA11BR,1BA$1,064
The Banks of SpringdaleS1Studio,1BA$1,092
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,101

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East MLK area is the $1.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom / Two bath Model at The Studio at ThinkEast in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East MLK apartment is the 2 Bedroom Towhome Model at Springdale Estates Apartments starting at $1,696 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Springdale Estates Apartments2 Bedroom Towhome2BR,2BA$1.60
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.41
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.39
Heritage Pointe1x1 80%1BR,1BA$1.44
M StationA11BR,1BA$1.49
The Lowell at MuellerA21BR,1BA$1.64
Villas at MuellerA11BR,1BA$1.45
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.41
MAA East AustinBluebonnett1BR,1BA$1.62

Getting Around the East MLK Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,101.

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

The cheapest apartment in East MLK is Heritage Pointe which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East MLK costs $2,959.

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 75 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 $299 which is $2,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East MLK.

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