| STUDIO | $1,510+ |
| 1 BED | $1,895+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,880+ |
| 1 BED | Ask for Pricing |
| 2 BEDS | $1,525+ |
| 3 BEDS | $1,777+ |
| STUDIO | $1,013+ |
| 1 BED | $1,100+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,449+ |
| 1 BED | $1,981+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,786+ |
| STUDIO | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | $1,310 |
| 2 BEDS | $1,835+ |
| STUDIO | $1,479+ |
| 1 BED | $1,698+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,400 |
Rental prices in East Austin, Austin, TX have decreased by 3.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,851 to $1,791.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in East Austin, Austin, TX is $1,791.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in East Austin, Austin, TX is around $1,791.
A share of 4% of apartments in East Austin, Austin, TX have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 18% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 30% of East Austin's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 38% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 7% of apartment rentals in Austin are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 4% of apartment rentals in Austin are in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in East Austin, Austin, TX (38%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in East Austin, Austin, TX were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.
The best apartments in East Austin, Austin, TX are: Eryngo Hills, Eleven by Windsor, EastPoint, The Lowell at Mueller and Huntington Meadows.
The average rent in East Austin, Austin, TX is $1,821.
The price range for a studio apartment in East Austin, Austin, TX is between $819 and $7,988.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Austin, Austin, TX is between $874 and $9,999.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Austin, Austin, TX is between $1,045 and $10,000.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Austin, Austin, TX is between $1,202 and $3,560.
In East Austin, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 31% of East Austin's rentals, 39% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.
East Austin is an older section of the city and one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods to undergo a new wave of revitalization. In particular, younger renters and families are attracted to an offbeat, yet trendy vibe put forth by the area's many local coffeehouses, restaurants and food trucks. Here, the west side of East Austin borders downtown, which is mostly apartments for rent, whereas there are blue-collar neighborhoods to the east with small houses for rent and well-kept yards. Or, Boggy Creek provides spectacular waterfront views throughout the whole neighborhood. Notably, East Austin has a lower cost of living compared to other neighborhoods, like Hancock, Mueller and Travis Heights. Meanwhile, renters with families are within the educational district of Blackshear Elementary School, Kealing Middle School and Eastside Early College High School. Renters in East Austin are also near St. David Hospital and Redford Hospital.
East Austin rentals are a mix of historic, bungalow-style houses and newer, mid-rise apartment rentals with modern architecture and appliances. Keep in mind that renting in East Austin gets more expensive the closer you get to downtown Austin, whereas it's more affordable to the west. Overall, East Austin has a lively feel consisting of public murals, food trucks, boutique stores and live music all within walking distance of rentals. Here, the older houses for rent are mostly for students, and the mid-rise apartments tend to have one to three bedrooms. Specifically, 7East is a modern apartment building near a large dog park; Corazon has apartments with a grocery store on the ground floor; and apartment rentals at Residences at Saltillo are within walking distance of downtown and East Austin. (The latter also have ground-floor stores, like Whole Foods). Renters are also close to the Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake, Tejano Walking Trail and Coma Pocket Park.
In total, East Austin, Austin, TX has 119,775 residents, 57,650 women and 62,125 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of East Austin’s population is 35.
East Austin has an amazing foodie scene consisting of "must-try" restaurants and well-established food trucks (like Palomino's Food Truck and The Vegan Nom). Renters also recommend Argentinian dishes at Buenos Aires Café, French cuisine at Justine's, Italian from Patrizi's and Hoover's Cooking. The east side, just across I-35, is technically central Austin, but has shops with some of the cheapest prices to be found. Renters here enjoy nightlife at Saraha Lounge and Hotel Vegas for live music; Kitty Cohen's bar and pool; and blues and soul music at Skylark Lounge. Plus, when renting in East Austin, there are grocery stores, such as H-E-B, Whole Foods, Royal Blue Grocery and Quickie Pickie. Otherwise, department stores in East Austin include Target and Marshalls, as well as boutique stores, like Hey Murphy and Take Heart.
There is a total of 50,542 households in East Austin, Austin, TX. Of these, 12,847 have children and 37,695 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 25,710 family households and 24,832 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in East Austin is 1.89 people, on average. The median household annual income in East Austin equals $101,034, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,778.
While there is a fair amount of traffic, renting in East Austin provides easy access to I-35 and Highway 183 for getting around the city faster than other neighborhoods. Alternatively, public transportation is provided by CapMetro. In this case, routes 801 and 803 take renters from East Austin to Cesar Chavez, Holly, Blackland, Cherrywood and the University of Texas. At 31st Street, Route 801 continues north to Chinatown and Tech Ridge, and south to Southpark Meadows. At 38th Street, Route 803 travels northwest and takes renters to The Domain in North Austin. Or, Uber and Lyft are available for renters who do not have a car. Finally, to get to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, renters take Highway 183 southeast for five miles.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 7% of the population in East Austin, Austin, TX have no high school education, 23% went to high-school, and 18% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 30% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 17% hold a Graduate Degree.
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