Charming 2 bed / 1 bath, stand-alone (despite sometimes being listed as an apartment/condo) house on a split lot, conveniently located in a quiet, developed, neighborhood on the east side.
"Yellow House" is situated between 12th Street and MLK, this classic East Austin bungalow is 2 miles from downtown, 1.7 miles to UT campus, 1.5 miles from E 6th St, and walk-able to coffee spots, shops, bars, music, food, treats, & culture on MLK, 12TH St, and Manor Rd.
Transportation by car in and out of the neighborhood makes it easy to get anywhere, and the house is blocks away from the MLK metro station, bus stop, bike lanes, and paved trails for commuting or recreation.
(Walk score is 77 and bike score is 94!)
About Yellow House:
720sq ft with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen, living/dining combo, laundry, 2 covered porches, and amazing natural light.
It is the front house on a split lot, with a large yard that will have the landscaping updated, hopefully soon, back porch, and a shared driveway that provides off-street parking for one car.
New roof and AC installed in 2019. AC is maintained every year, with insulation updated in 2017 and double paned windows - it stays cool in summer and warm in winter, while keeping costs low.
The house comes partially furnished and has options to add or subtract furniture, outside of permanent fixtures for storage, which includes some shelving.
Master bedroom: is large and bright with a spacious closet, armoire, and permanent shelves for additional storage.
Optional: queen-sized bed frame with side tables, dresser, and/or shoe racks.
Office/Second bedroom: has it's own closet and comes with optional bookcase, desk/table, and/or full-sized bed frame.
Kitchen: has a full-sized fridge, dishwasher, microwave, gas range, winecrate pantry, permanent shelving over window, and a sidebar for additional counter space and storage.
Optional: dishes, utensils, and some cookware
Living/Dining: room comes with a convertible dining table with chairs and permanent shelving over windows.
Optional: couch, shoe rack, coat tree, entry bench with storage, coffee table, lamps, rolling cart, and/or side tables.
Bathroom: 1 full bath, with tub, completely remodeled in 2015. Comes with a corner storage bin and over-toilet shelving.
Laundry: private, in-unit, front-loading washer and dryer.
Off-street parking for 1 car.
Monthly pest control.
$2050/mo (Zestimate at $2443) with $2050 deposit due at lease signing.
Basic utilities (gas, water, electric, trash) can be included for an additional $250/mo (save on deposits!).
1 year, 18 month, 24 month lease options.
Available for move-in/lease start dates from the last week of August through October 1st.
In-person tours will be offered in blocks to reduce the impact on the current tenant.
Please reach out to contact land lord, through this site, with any questions, inquire about pets, schedule an in-person or virtual tour, or to just say hi and share a bit about yourself.
Rental application required.
Options:
Full or partially furnished
2 year lease
Basic utilities included: Save on utility deposits and have all basic utilities included on lease for an additional $250 per month (Conservative useage tends to run around $212/mo...if after 6 months there is a huge up/down change in usage to the last year, cost can be modified after 6 months) Otherwise, tenant responsible to set up own utilities.
Small dogs (15 lbs or smaller) are negotiable with a pet fee.
Maintenance of first stage Central Air Filtation required.
Your own yard: Tenant may make landscaping or yard adaptations if desired, with approval from landlord.
Some basic yard maintenance is required, or can be offered at an additional fee.
Additional landscaping or maintenance may take place while tenanted.
Please note:
Rental applications may be denied based on the applicant's:
(1)criminal history;
(2)previous rental history;
(3)current income;
(4)credit history; or
(5)failure to provide accurate or complete information on the application form.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,050/mo
2928 E 13th St #A, Austin, TX 78702
2beds
720sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Sat Aug 23 2025
Small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Covered porchesAmazing natural lightFull kitchenLarge yardOff-street parking
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Covered porches, Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn, Utilities fee required
Details
- Parcel number: 773130
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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6/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,050+5.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/4/2023 | Price change | $1,945-0.8%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
3/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,960+5.9%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||