
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (70 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1313 E 52nd St

Raintree 2706 Wheless Lane

Mueller Square

1408 Perez St

6253 Manor Rd
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2910 Pecan Springs Rd

1311 E 52nd St

Mueller Crossing

Nova Austin #Canopy

5803 Wellington Dr

1311 E M. Franklin Ave
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1148 1/2 Gunter St

6205 Hyside Dr

5006 Sara Dr

5500 Westminster Dr

3103 Edgedale Dr

5703 Gloucester Ln
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2928 E 12th St

1124 Gardner Rd
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 | $1,439 | $655 | $2,588 |
| East MLK 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $627 | $4,032 |
| East MLK 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $730 | $6,465 |
| East MLK 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,677 | $960 | $5,231 |
| East MLK 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,065 | $6,595 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 $995.
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 $2,134.
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 64 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 $775 which is $1,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East MLK.
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