Apartments for Rent in East Austin, TX
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99
Communities Tracked
$700
Starting At
$1,193
Average Rent
99
communities tracked, 89 priced
$700
cheapest starting rent today
$1,199
median starting rent
61
running a move in special
Deal tracking: 69% of priced communities in East are running a move-in special, averaging 6.6 weeks free, up from 62.5% a month ago. 17 communities have cut starting rent in the last two weeks.
Every community here, on the map
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Our picks: the best deals in East right now
The strongest value in each building class, ranked by real monthly cost: the current special applied to a twelve month lease, per square foot. Refreshed with our daily price checks, so these picks change when the pricing does.
Class A · Newest buildings, most amenities
Class B · The solid mid tier
Class C · Older stock, lowest prices
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Homes with income limits in East
Rents at these homes are set by city and federal programs, and only households under an income limit can rent them. 50 communities here: 20 with all homes capped and 30 market rate buildings with some capped homes. 16 of them are in the city's SMART Housing program.
How many people will live in the home?
What does your household earn in a year?
Capped homes are out of reach at most communities, but the buildings with some capped homes still rent their other homes at the regular price, with no income limit.
Tap a number to see your income limit.
For 2 people, yearly household income must be under:
- Homes at the 50% level$53,800
- Homes at the 60% level Most common$64,560
- Homes at the 80% level$85,450
Earn more than $85,450? Most capped homes are out of reach, but the buildings with only some capped homes still rent the rest at market rate.
Every household size
| People | 50% level | 60% level | 80% level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $47,050 | $56,460 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $53,800 | $64,560 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $60,500 | $72,600 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $67,200 | $80,640 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $72,600 | $87,120 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $78,000 | $93,600 | $123,900 |
City of Austin limits, effective June 1, 2026. A level is a share of the area's median family income ($134,400). Count the gross yearly income of everyone moving in. Seven or more people? The limits keep rising, so ask us. Each community confirms your exact limit when you apply.
All homes capped
Every home has an income limit, except where a row says otherwise, so these suit households that earn under the limit.
1. The Reserve at Springdale
From $855
Class A- · 1 bed to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 88 weeks free right now: from $724/mo net effective
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2. Eryngo Hills
From $825
Class B+ · 1 bed to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 810 weeks free right now: from $667/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
3. Timbers
From $1,325
Class C+ · 2 bed to 4 bed
All 104 homes capped · 60% level
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
4. Bridge at Loyola
From $999
Class A · 1 bed to 4 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax credit8.7 weeks free right now: from $833/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
5. Norman Commons
From $1,090
Class A · 1 bed to 4 bed
All 156 homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 86.5 weeks free right now: from $954/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
6. Aldrich 51
From $805
Class A- · Studio to 2 bed
All homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
7. Los Portales de Lena Guerrero
From $950
Class A · Studio to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Up to 4.3 weeks free right now: from $871/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
8. The Henderson on Reinli
From $1,153
Class A · 1 bed to 2 bed
All 306 homes capped · 50%, 60% and 70% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
9. The Studio at Thinkeast
From $1,320
Class A- · Studio to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Up to 8 weeks free right now: from $1,117/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Mapbox © Maxar
10. Bridge at Windsor Park
From $1,139
Class A · Studio to 3 bed
155 of 308 homes capped; the other 153 have no income limit · 60% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,008/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
11. Chalmers Courts West
From $1,381
Class A · 1 bed to 4 bed
140 of 156 homes capped; the other 16 have no income limit · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability© Google
12. Paradise Oaks
From $799
Class B- · 1 bed to 4 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
13. M Station
From $1,100
Class B+ · 1 bed to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 84.3 weeks free right now: from $1,009/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Mapbox © Maxar
14. Eagles Landing
From $1,300
Class B · 1 bed to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
15. The Works at Pleasant Valley
From $850
Class B · Studio to 2 bed
All 45 homes capped · 30% and 50% levels
SMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability© Mapbox © Maxar
16. Cairn Point at Cameron
From $950
Class Class · Studio
All 150 homes capped · 30% and 50% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability
17. Huntington Meadows
From $1,524
Class C+ · 1 bed to 4 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
18. Nellie
From $702
Class C · Studio to 2 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
19. Elm Ridge
From $1,646
Class C- · 1 bed to 3 bed
All 130 homes capped · 50% level
Tax creditAsk about pricing and availability© Google
20. Villas de Sendero
From $667
Class C · Studio to 3 bed
All homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax creditAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability
Some homes capped
Some homes rent for less to households under the limit, and the rest have no income limit, so these work whether or not you qualify.
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1. The Rail
From $995
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
58 of 225 homes capped · 30%, 40% and 50% levels
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
2. Pearl Springdale
From $1,090
Class A · 1 bed to 2 bed
36 of 357 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 10 weeks free right now: from $881/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
3. Broadstone East End
From $1,098
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
8 of 307 homes capped · 60% level
SMART Housing10.8 weeks free right now: from $870/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
4. Platform
From $1,140
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
43 homes capped · 60% level
2 weeks free right now: from $1,096/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
5. Eastside Station
From $1,176
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
27 of 332 homes capped · 50% and 60% levels
Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,041/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
6. MLK Highline
From $1,199
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
36 of 201 homes capped · 60% level
Ask about pricing and availability© Mapbox © Maxar
7. Zoey
From $1,213
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
38 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,073/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
8. Rivette Tower
From $1,219
Class A · Studio to 3 bed
52 of 345 homes capped · 60% level
SMART Housing4 weeks free right now: from $1,125/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
9. Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth
From $1,270
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
15 of 139 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 4 weeks free right now: from $1,173/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
10. The Guthrie
From $1,290
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
1 home capped · 60% level
Up to 8 weeks free right now: from $1,092/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
11. Highgrove
From $1,307
Class A · 1 bed to 3 bed
26 of 314 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 8 weeks free right now: from $1,106/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
12. Sentral East Austin
From $1,323
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
20 of 115 homes capped · 60% level
6.5 weeks free right now: from $1,158/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
13. 7East
From $1,375
Class A- · Studio to 2 bed
18 of 177 homes capped · 80% level
Accepts Section 82 weeks free right now: from $1,322/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
14. Lenox 7th
From $1,379
Class A · 1 bed to 2 bed
28 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 9 weeks free right now: from $1,141/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
15. Nexus East
From $1,379
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
5 homes capped · 60% level
Accepts Section 86 weeks free right now: from $1,220/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
16. Trailhead East
From $1,415
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
23 of 222 homes capped · 80% level
10 weeks free right now: from $1,144/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
17. Starlight
From $1,442
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
58 of 325 homes capped · 50% level
Ask about pricing and availability© Mapbox © Maxar
18. The Goodwin
From $1,527
Class A · Studio to 3 bed
37 homes capped · 60% level
Ask about pricing and availability
19. Mosaic at Mueller
From $1,565
Class A- · 1 bed to 3 bed
42 of 433 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Up to 2 weeks free right now: from $1,505/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
20. Eastpoint
From $1,599
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
37 of 365 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 8 weeks free right now: from $1,354/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
21. E6 (East Sixth)
From $1,617
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
21 of 208 homes capped · 80% level
Up to 2 weeks free right now: from $1,555/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
22. Bridge at The Blockyard
From $1,649
Class A · Studio to 3 bed
36 of 344 homes capped · 50% level
Ask about pricing and availability
23. SYNC at Mueller
From $1,653
Class A- · 1 bed to 3 bed
30 of 301 homes capped · 60% level
SMART Housing2 weeks free right now: from $1,590/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
24. The Arnold
From $1,708
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
66 of 346 homes capped · 60% level
Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,511/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
25. AMLI North Park
From $1,709
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
49 of 326 homes capped · 80% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability
26. Solomon
From $1,773
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
37 of 369 homes capped · 60% level
4 weeks free right now: from $1,637/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
27. AMLI Branch Park
From $1,799
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
61 of 406 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability© Mapbox © Maxar
28. AMLI on Aldrich
From $2,160
Class A · 1 bed to 3 bed
48 of 318 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability
29. AMLI at Mueller
From $1,780
Class B+ · Studio to 2 bed
42 of 279 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability
30. The Lowell at Mueller
From $904
Class C- · 1 bed to 2 bed
Some homes capped · ask us for its income levels
Tax credit8 weeks free right now: from $765/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability
SMART Housing
A City of Austin program: builders set aside homes for households under the limit in exchange for fee waivers.
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1. Aldrich 51
From $805
Class A- · Studio to 2 bed
All homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
2. The Rail
From $995
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
58 of 225 homes capped · 30%, 40% and 50% levels
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability3. Norman Commons
From $1,090
Class A · 1 bed to 4 bed
All 156 homes capped · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 86.5 weeks free right now: from $954/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability4. Broadstone East End
From $1,098
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
8 of 307 homes capped · 60% level
SMART Housing10.8 weeks free right now: from $870/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability5. Bridge at Windsor Park
From $1,139
Class A · Studio to 3 bed
155 of 308 homes capped; the other 153 have no income limit · 60% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Up to 6 weeks free right now: from $1,008/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
6. The Henderson on Reinli
From $1,153
Class A · 1 bed to 2 bed
All 306 homes capped · 50%, 60% and 70% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability7. Rivette Tower
From $1,219
Class A · Studio to 3 bed
52 of 345 homes capped · 60% level
SMART Housing4 weeks free right now: from $1,125/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability© Google
8. Chalmers Courts West
From $1,381
Class A · 1 bed to 4 bed
140 of 156 homes capped; the other 16 have no income limit · 30%, 50% and 60% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability9. Mosaic at Mueller
From $1,565
Class A- · 1 bed to 3 bed
42 of 433 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Up to 2 weeks free right now: from $1,505/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability10. SYNC at Mueller
From $1,653
Class A- · 1 bed to 3 bed
30 of 301 homes capped · 60% level
SMART Housing2 weeks free right now: from $1,590/mo net effective
Ask about pricing and availability11. AMLI North Park
From $1,709
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
49 of 326 homes capped · 80% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability12. AMLI Branch Park
From $1,799
Class A · Studio to 2 bed
61 of 406 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability13. AMLI on Aldrich
From $2,160
Class A · 1 bed to 3 bed
48 of 318 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAccepts Section 8Ask about pricing and availability© Google
14. The Works at Pleasant Valley
From $850
Class B · Studio to 2 bed
All 45 homes capped · 30% and 50% levels
SMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability15. AMLI at Mueller
From $1,780
Class B+ · Studio to 2 bed
42 of 279 homes capped · 60% level
SMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability16. Cairn Point at Cameron
From $950
Class Class · Studio
All 150 homes capped · 30% and 50% levels
Tax creditSMART HousingAsk about pricing and availability
95 communities here sit within a half mile of a CapMetro stop and 50 are within a walkable mile of a full grocery store. See all of East on the live map.
Data reviewed by Ross Quade, Licensed Apartment Locator (TREC #679806)How we get our datapricing from data providers, community websites and our research, updated daily
The East market, by building class
Median starting rents and the deal climate for each class of community here, computed 10/15 from our daily price checks. Class A median up $27 since 09/17.
AustinApartments.com price ledger, updated daily from data providers, community websites and our own research.
Move-in specials parsed from each community's published offer.
Class A is the newest stock with the most amenities; Class B the solid mid tier; Class C the oldest buildings and lowest prices.
Data reviewed by Ross Quade, Licensed Apartment Locator (TREC #679806)How we get our dataseries banked daily since August 2026
Apartments in East
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Every community we track in East
Starting rents from our latest check. Communities with a full review are linked.
- 7East · from $1,375 · some units income restricted
- Agave Falls · from $860
- Alma Cherrywood · from $999
- AMLI at Mueller · from $1,780 · some units income restricted
- AMLI Branch Park · from $1,799 · some units income restricted
- AMLI North Park · from $1,709 · some units income restricted
- AMLI on Aldrich · from $2,160 · some units income restricted
- Arise Riverside · from $1,195
- Ashford Costa Brava · from $798
- Ashford Costa Esmeralda · from $825
- Atlas Eastside · from $1,338
- Azul Lakeshore · from $1,165
- Azure · from $775
- Belara Austin · from $1,060
- Bluestem at Loyola · from $1,343
- Bridge at Delco Flats · from $1,149
- Bridge at The Blockyard · from $1,649 · some units income restricted
- Broadstone East End · from $1,098 · some units income restricted
- Capital Steps · from $925
- Casa Hills @ 290 · from $795
- Centro Studio Homes · from $729
- Citizen House MLK · from $1,457
- City View at Mueller · from $809
- Collective on Riverside · from $949
- Crestwood · from $1,050
- E6 (East Sixth) · from $1,617 · some units income restricted
- East Vue Ranch · from $1,144
- Eastpoint · from $1,599 · some units income restricted
- Eastside Station · from $1,176 · some units income restricted
- Elan East · from $1,495
- Estates at East Riverside · from $1,225
- Flats At Wellington · from $779
- Fort Branch at Trumans Landing · from $1,187
- High Point Preserve · from $1,150
- Highgrove · from $1,307 · some units income restricted
- Lakeshore Pearl · from $1,225
- Lenox 7th · from $1,379 · some units income restricted
- Lenox Park · from $1,194
- Lirica · from $1,304
- Live Make
- Loyola Junction · from $1,243
- Lupine Terrace · from $1,290
- MAA East Austin · from $813
- MacKenzie Pointe · from $900
- Magnolia Court · from $925
- MLK Highline · from $1,199 · some units income restricted
- Mosaic at Mueller · from $1,565 · some units income restricted
- Mueller Crossing · from $769
- Mueller Flats · from $799
- Mueller Square · from $1,050
- Nexus East · from $1,379 · some units income restricted
- North End on Berkman · from $700
- Nova Austin · from $1,999
- Oak Springs Villas
- Otto on the Trail · from $1,250
- Pathways at Chalmers Courts (South)
- Pearl Springdale · from $1,090 · some units income restricted
- Platform · from $1,140 · some units income restricted
- Residences at Rubi · from $925
- Rise at Cameron · from $679
- Riverside Townhomes · from $1,447
- Rivette Tower · from $1,219 · some units income restricted
- Sage Hill · from $681
- Sangria Park · from $874
- Sentral East Austin · from $1,323 · some units income restricted
- Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth · from $1,270 · some units income restricted
- Seville Uptown · from $1,585
- Solomon · from $1,773 · some units income restricted
- Springdale
- Springdale Gardens · from $1,353
- Starlight · from $1,442 · some units income restricted
- Sunday Village · from $899
- SYNC at Mueller · from $1,653 · some units income restricted
- The Arnold · from $1,708 · some units income restricted
- The Ballpark North · from $590
- The Banks of Springdale · from $1,488
- The Courtmoor on Cameron · from $775
- The Emma Browning · from $1,459
- The Goodwin · from $1,527 · some units income restricted
- The Guthrie · from $1,290 · some units income restricted
- The Lowell at Mueller · from $904 · some units income restricted
- The Rail · from $995 · some units income restricted · lowest price is an income restricted rate
- The Vue · from $1,099
- The Weaver · from $1,570
- Town Lake · from $705
- Trailhead · from $1,363
- Trailhead East · from $1,415 · some units income restricted
- Urban Villas · from $850
- Velo Flats
- Vibe on Riverside · from $1,189
- Village At East Riverside · from $1,237
- Villas of La Costa
- Volume · from $890
- Walnut Creek · from $2,129
- Waterloo Flats · from $850
- Wildcreek · from $909
- Wildwood · from $710
- Windsor Commons · from $1,323
- Zoey · from $1,213 · some units income restricted
What's changing in East
Active apartment and residential construction permits issued in the past year for this area's zip codes. When a permit lands at a community we already track, we name the community instead of the raw address.
New vehicular gate and fence for an existing apartment.
New construction of apartment - 3 story residences over 2 story parking - total 5 stories Bldgs A B and C [Bldg. B]
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - First Time Finish Out for Phase 4 apartment Building.
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of Shell Affordable Housing Units.
1190 Airport Blvd Bldg 1187
Renovation of an existing leasing office to include restroom remodels light fixtures and HVAC systems new attic insulation and finishes and Renovation of an existing apartment apartment complex to include kitchen and bath remodels light fixtures and HVAC systems new attic insulation exterior cleaning new stair cane detection riser closers site work for accessibility for multiple buildings
Live data: City of Austin issued construction permits (dataset 3syk-w9eu), pulled October 15, 2026, refreshed daily.
Drive times are one reading with live traffic, taken Tuesday 8:30 AM Central and last measured October 13, 2026. They are not a live lookup and not a weekly average. Leaving at 5pm will run longer. How we get our data.