Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (407 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 Enclave on Ross priced from $632. Mesh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Enclave on Ross1 Bed - A11BR,1BA$632
Mesh ApartmentsE1-Mesh IIIStudio,1BA$699
Grace WoodsA31BR,1BA$716
CoppertreeCamden1BR,1BA$729
Hillside CreekA31BR,1BA$731
Emerson ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$748
The Patten West11ALStudio,1BA$749
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$750
Array1A1BR,1BA$755
The SpokeA11BR,1BA$759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Austin area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Kingfisher Creek Apartments in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,534. The second greatest value Southeast Austin apartment is the B6 Model at Ethos Apartments starting at $1,343 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the South Austin 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.
Kingfisher Creek Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.30
Ethos ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$1.16
The Studio at ThinkEastTwo Bedroom / Two bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Frontier East ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Parker Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.75
Stassney at SoCo2.2A2BR,2BA$1.22
Easton Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
South ShoreThe Oasis: 1/1 at Avesta South Shore1BR,1BA$1.26
Forest Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
The BeckettA1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 $759.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Austin is Enclave on Ross which is listed at $632, while the average apartment in Southeast Austin costs $2,129.

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 1,122 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 $414 which is $1,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Austin.

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