East Austin apartments for rent
East of I-35 — the best value within biking distance of downtown.
9,678 rentals in Austin right now
Listings from Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving on one map, with photos, prices and a link to each original listing. Data as of October 17, 2026.
- Studio median
- $1,050
- 1 bed median
- $1,294
- 2 beds median
- $1,675
- 3+ beds median
- $2,550
Living in East Austin
East Austin starts across I-35 from downtown and runs out past Airport Boulevard, centered on East 6th, East 11th, and Manor Road.
Commute: a ten-minute bike ride over the Waller Creek or Lance Armstrong bikeways puts you downtown without touching a highway.
Daily life: Franklin Barbecue, the Vortex, Springdale General, and a farmers market at Mueller on Sundays.
What is changing: this is the fastest-changing part of Austin. New construction sits next to hundred-year-old bungalows on the same block.
What rent buys: newer mid-rises with parking and yards, at 20–30% under the downtown equivalent for the same square footage.