Cheap Homes for Rent in the East MLK Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (21 Rentals)

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$694

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2906 Sweeney Ln
AustinTX78723
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$800

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2906 Sweeney Ln
AustinTX78723
property at 6257 Manor Rd

$1,195

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6257 Manor Rd, Unit B

6257 Manor Rd
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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. Heritage Pointe Senior 55+” has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $758. Here are the most affordable East MLK apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at MuellerCentral Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller...1BR,1BA$699
Heritage Pointe Senior 55+”1x1 60%1BR,1BA$758
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$798
Aldrich 51E2-60%Studio,1BA$800
Lowell at Mueller2X1A - Income Restricted2BR,1BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX

As of July 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3111 E 13th St, Unit A3111 E 13th St4BR,2BA$1.00
Rollins Martin Apartments3x23BR,2BA$0.81
The Jordan at MuellerTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.32
Fort Branch at Trumans Landing2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Norman Commons1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
M StationA11BR,2BA$1.40
The Studio at ThinkeastA2601BR,1BA$1.49
Villas at MuellerCentral Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller...1BR,1BA$1.07
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.25
Aldrich 51E2-60%Studio ,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about East MLK

What type of rentals are currently available in East MLK?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in East MLK, TX with pricing that ranges from $630 to $13,564. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East MLK ranging from $694 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East MLK?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East MLK ranges from $694 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,401.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East MLK?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East MLK range from $926 to $8,640, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,069.

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