Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (446 Rentals)

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Southeast Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF priced from $586. Enclave on Ross has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $669. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFFA21BR,1BA$586
Enclave on Ross1 Bed - A11BR,1BA$669
Tuscany ParkToscana1BR,1BA$671
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$672
Ekos City HeightsA11BR,1BA$674
Vi CollinaA11BR,1BA$674
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$699
The RebekahStudioStudio,1BA$702
Hillside CreekA11BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Austin area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2708 Saint Edwards Cir Model at 2708 Saint Edwards Cir, Unit A in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Southeast Austin apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Acclaim at South Congress starting at $1,299 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2708 Saint Edwards Cir, Unit A2708 Saint Edwards Cir2BR,1BA$1.10
Acclaim at South Congress3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Bluff Springs TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.00
Trails at the Park2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
South ShoreThe Villa: 2/2 (948) at South Shore2BR,2BA$1.03
Verde ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.03
River ValleyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Moonlight ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.18
The Social ApartmentsThe Chiller1BR,1BA$1.15
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southern Austin, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Austin is under $715.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Austin is RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF which is listed at $586, while the average apartment in Southeast Austin costs $12,627.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Austin?

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 1,262 regular apartments in Southeast Austin 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 Southeast Austin?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Austin have an average cost of $456 which is $12,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Austin.

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