
Cheap Homes for Rent in Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $300 (171 Rentals)
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7900 Bramble Bush Dr

5426 Menchaca Rd

1901 Crossing Pl, Unit 3203

Room in House on Rockridge Dr

3801 Black Granite Dr

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4910 Pepper Ln

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392 Eagle Brook Ln
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2609 Ektom Dr

7700 House Finch Dr

7425 Marble Ridge Dr, Unit Room 1

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2108 Narrow Glen Pky

1840 Burton Dr

2507 Burleson Rd, Unit 102

2121 Windy Hill Rd
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2124 Burton Dr

2500 Burleson Rd

2707 Windswept Cove, Unit 101

1720 Woodward St, Unit 210

2001 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Unit 225

2001 Faro Dr, Unit 31D

2610 Ektom Dr

5608 Cougar Dr

2615 Ektom Dr

3204 Menchaca Rd, Unit 604
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1900 Burton Dr, Unit 113

2705 Windswept Cove, Unit 101

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6508 S 1st St

2500 Burleson Rd, Unit 210

6404 Ponca St

2705 Windswept Cove, Unit 202

1918 Berkeley Ave

Room in Apartment on N Bluff Dr

4500 E Oltorf St
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6506 S 1st St

1801 Fort View Rd, Unit 103

3427 Willowrun Dr

3427 Willowrun Dr, Unit D

3018 S 1st St

5301 Atascosa Dr

3429 Willowrun Dr

2707 Windswept Cove, Unit 103

3412 Willowrun Dr

9903 Cheryl Lynn Rd
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Southeast Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Southeast Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Austin 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,198 | $770 | $8,500 |
| Southeast Austin 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,790 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Austin 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,151 | $685 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Austin 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,126 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Austin 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,450 | $4,450 | $4,450 |
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There are currently 171 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Patten East priced from $613. Array has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $622. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patten East | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $613 |
| Array | The 700 | 1BR,1BA | $622 |
| Tuscany Park | Toscana | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
| Eastern Oaks | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $650 |
| Enclave on Ross | 1 Bed - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
| EKOS City Heights | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $674 |
| The Brook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1/1A | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Cascade Apartments | The 396 | Studio,1BA | $684 |
| Point South and Bridgehollow | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $694 |
| Mesh Apartments | E1-Mesh III | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Austin area is the $1.14 price per square foot C1 Model at Paradise Oaks Apartments in the in the Oltorf-East Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Southeast Austin apartment is the Three Bedroom Flat Model at Kingfisher Creek starting at $1,375 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Southeast Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Oaks Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Kingfisher Creek | Three Bedroom Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Eastridge | B2 -Blanco | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| The Beckett | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Ballpark North | 3x3 UG | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
| Tuscany Park | Piedmonte | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Forest Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Verde Apartments | B1 - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Moonlight Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Eastern Oaks | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Austin
What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Austin?
There are currently 850 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $575 to $26,370. There are also 1171 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Austin ranging from $300 to $25,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Austin?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Austin ranges from $300 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,935.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southeast Austin?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southeast Austin range from $685 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $300 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $685 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin
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For many people the College years are some of the best years of your life. And you can certainly make the most of those years by finding the perfect place around your campus to call home.

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Hi, I’m Raul, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Guide for Austin. I’ve called the area home long enough to know all the shortcuts and best places to check out and am happy to share them with you today.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.