Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southeast Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $300 (109 Rentals)

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property at 1100 Winnie Dr

$595

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$595

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$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1100 Winnie Dr

AustinTX78748
property at 1901 Crossing Pl

$635

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$635

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$635

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 Crossing Pl

AustinTX78741

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property at 392 Eagle Brook Ln

$790

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$790

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$790

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 7425 Marble Ridge Dr

$800

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$800

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$800

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7425 Marble Ridge Dr, Unit Room 1

7425 Marble Ridge Dr
AustinTX78747
property at 3427 Willowrun Dr

$875

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$875

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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3427 Willowrun Dr, Unit D

3427 Willowrun Dr
AustinTX78704

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property at 2124 Burton Dr

$890 - $1,525

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2124 Burton Dr

AustinTX78741
property at 2707 Windswept Cove

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2707 Windswept Cove, Unit 101

2707 Windswept Cove
AustinTX78745
property at 2500 Burleson Rd

$925

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$925

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2500 Burleson Rd, Unit 609

2500 Burleson Rd
AustinTX78741
property at 2705 Windswept Cove

$943

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$943

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$943

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2705 Windswept Cove, Unit 101

2705 Windswept Cove
AustinTX78745

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property at 2705 Windswept Cove

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2705 Windswept Cove, Unit 202

2705 Windswept Cove
AustinTX78745
property at 3003 Parker Ln

$995

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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3003 Parker Ln, Unit D

3003 Parker Ln
AustinTX78741
property at 6506 S 1st St

$995

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6506 S 1st St

AustinTX78745
property at 5805 Cougar Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5805 Cougar Dr, Unit A

5805 Cougar Dr
AustinTX78745

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property at 1705 Crossing Pl

$1,000 - $1,400

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1705 Crossing Pl

AustinTX78741
property at 3204 Menchaca Rd

$1,045 - $1,649

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3204 Menchaca Rd

AustinTX78704

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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 Studio unit found at Emerson Apartments at Town Lake priced from $599. Array has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $606. Here are the most affordable Southeast Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson Apartments at Town LakeStudioERStudio,1BA$599
ArrayThe 7001BR,1BA$606
Cascade ApartmentsThe 4841BR,1BA$622
Parker HeightsChoose Your Special! Affordable Studio Living i...Studio,1BA$635
Chevy Chase Downs1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$649
Eastern Oaks2A2BR,2BA$650
Lamar Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$659
Vi CollinaA11BR,1BA$674
The Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 1/1A1BR,1BA$675
Patten East1x1C1BR,1BA$676

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Austin area is the $1.11 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at River Valley in the in the Southeast Austin neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Southeast Austin apartment is the The 1427 Model at Array starting at $1,557 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South River City 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.
River ValleyFour Bedroom4BR,2.5BA$1.11
ArrayThe 14273BR,2BA$1.09
Paradise Oaks ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1.08
Kingfisher CreekThree Bedroom Flat3BR,2BA$1.17
Ethos ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.15
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom B22BR,2BA$1.14
Tuscany ParkPiedmonte2BR,1BA$1.08
Eastern Oaks2A2BR,2BA$0.84
Acclaim at South Congress1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Santiago Estates1 x 11BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #2

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Austin?

There are currently 864 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $575 to $27,123. There are also 1251 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Austin ranging from $320 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 $320 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,633.

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 $695 to $22,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $790 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $635 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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