
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (103 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East MLK area of Austin.


Heritage Pointe Senior 55+”

Seabrook Square

Villas at Mueller

6110 Wheless Cove

The Studio at ThinkEast

MAA East Austin

Aldrich 51

Los Portales de Lena Guerrero

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M Station

Rollins Martin Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/2.5 bath home, Unit A

Norman Commons

Pearl Springdale

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Broadstone East End

4607 E 12th St

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The Banks of Springdale

The Jordan at Mueller

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Wildflower Terrace Senior Apartments - 55+

Lenox Park

5002 Blue Spruce Cir

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Nova Austin

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Rivette Tower

SYNC at Mueller

3101 Govalle Ave, Unit Apartment 110

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The Emma Browning

6108 Wheless Cove

4104 Nitschke St, Unit A
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2931 E 12th St, Unit 306

2931 E 12th St, Unit 2931 E 12th Street #306, Austin, Texas 78702

1010 Springdale Rd, Unit 212

1010 Springdale Rd, Unit 210

3706 Goodwin Ave, Unit 166

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1806 Perez St

Mosaic at Mueller

1010 Springdale Rd, Unit 254

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1010 Springdale Rd, Unit 252

3706 Goodwin Ave, Unit 233

3706 Goodwin Ave, Unit 131

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1010 Springdale Rd, Unit 233

3706 Goodwin Ave, Unit 262

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3706 Goodwin Ave, Unit 342

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3706 Goodwin Ave, Unit 142
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East MLK, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East MLK?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East MLK Studio Apartments | $1,417 | $582 | $2,485 |
| East MLK 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $627 | $8,570 |
| East MLK 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $730 | $6,465 |
| East MLK 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $960 | $9,548 |
| East MLK 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Villas at Mueller priced from $699. Lowell at Mueller has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $792. Here are the most affordable East MLK apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Mueller | Central Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller... | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Lowell at Mueller | 1x1A - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $792 |
| Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| The Studio at ThinkEast | Studio/One Bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| MAA East Austin | Buttercup | Studio,1BA | $868 |
| Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Los Portales de Lena Guerrero | The Elm | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Aldrich 51 | E2-60% | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| M Station | A1 | 1BR,2BA | $995 |
| Atlas Eastside | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East MLK area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Rollins Martin Apartments in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,058. The second greatest value East MLK apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Fort Branch at Trumans Landing starting at $1,160 with a $1.07 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins Martin Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Fort Branch at Trumans Landing | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Reserve at Springdale | 49-B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Jordan at Mueller | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| M Station | A1 | 1BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Ashford Costa Brava | 1X1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Lowell at Mueller | 1X1B - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Villas at Mueller | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Manor Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Studio at ThinkEast | Studio/One Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.37 |
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 Villas at Mueller which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East MLK costs $2,220.
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 $238 which is $1,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East MLK.
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