Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (53 Rentals)

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Villas at Mueller
$950 - $1,199
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$935 - $1,184
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$15
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$950 - $1,199
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villas at Mueller

6103 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
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MAA East Austin
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$956 - $2,783
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$938 - $2,765
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$18
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$956 - $2,783
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

MAA East Austin

6600 Ed Bluestein BlvdAustin, TX 78723
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property at 5005 Manor Rd

$1,050 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5005 Manor Rd

AustinTX78723
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The Banks of Springdale
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$1,119 - $3,154
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$1,061 - $3,096
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$58
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$1,119 - $3,154
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The Banks of Springdale

5521 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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Overture Mueller
$1,170 - $3,607
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$1,113 - $3,550
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$57
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$1,170 - $3,607
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Overture Mueller

4818 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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Lenox Park
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$1,174 - $2,129
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$1,095 - $2,050
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$79
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$1,174 - $2,129
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lenox Park

6000 Ed Bluestein BlvdAustin, TX 78724
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Rivette Tower
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$1,335 - $5,231
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$1,219 - $5,115
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$116
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$1,335 - $5,231
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Rivette Tower

3901 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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1202 E 51st St
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1202 E 51st St

1202 E 51st StAustin, TX 78723
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Z - Nellie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Z - Nellie

3300 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
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$750 - $850

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2904 Sweeney Ln

AustinTX78723

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Lowell at Mueller
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lowell at Mueller

1200-1201 Broadmoor DrAustin, TX 78723
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XVelo Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

XVelo Flats

2606 Wheless LnAustin, TX 78723
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Reserve at Springdale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Springdale

5605 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78723
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property at 1200 E 52nd St

$999 - $1,495

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1200 E 52nd St

AustinTX78723
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Mueller 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mueller 52

1200 E 52nd StAustin, TX 78723

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Atlas Eastside
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Eastside

4617 Tannehill LnAustin, TX 78721
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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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property at 4302 Scottsdale Rd

$1,275

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$1,275
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$1,275

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4302 Scottsdale Rd

AustinTX78721
property at 1309 E 52nd St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1309 E 52nd St

AustinTX78723

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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 2 Beds unit found at Heritage Pointe Senior 55+” priced from $730. Ashford Costa Brava has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $798. Here are the most affordable East MLK apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Pointe Senior 55+”2x2 30%2BR,2BA$730
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$798
The Studio at ThinkEastStudio/One BathStudio,1BA$799
Lowell at Mueller2X1A - Income Restricted2BR,1BA$814
MAA East AustinButtercupStudio,1BA$896
Aldrich 51E2-60%Studio,1BA$900
Los Portales de Lena GuerreroThe ElmStudio,1BA$900
Villas at MuellerOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$950
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$970
Reserve at Springdale49-A11BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East MLK area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,343. The second greatest value East MLK apartment is the 3 Bedroom - One Story Model at Springdale Estates Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.78 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.
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
Springdale Estates Apartments3 Bedroom - One Story3BR,2BA$1.78
M StationB22BR,2BA$1.20
Manor FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.45
Reserve at Springdale49-A71BR,1BA$1.74
Villas at MuellerOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.25
Lowell at Mueller1x1A - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.49
Aldrich 51E2-60%Studio ,1BA$1.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East MLK Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East MLK?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East MLK is at The Studio at ThinkEast listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East MLK Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East MLK Apartment is $798 at Ashford Costa Brava.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East MLK Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East MLK is starting from $730 at Heritage Pointe Senior 55+”.

What is the most affordable East MLK Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East MLK Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing and starts from $1,283.

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