Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cat Mountain Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (42 Rentals)

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The Ridge Apartments
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$871 - $1,915
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The Ridge Apartments

6805 Woodhollow DrAustin, TX 78731
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10x Living at Grandview
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$1,170 - $2,526
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10x Living at Grandview

6500 Champion Grandview WayAustin, TX 78750
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Bull Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bull Creek Apartments

5001 Bull Creek RdAustin, TX 78731
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Bridgehead
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgehead

6001 Shepherd Mountain CvAustin, TX 78730
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$1,125

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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 1008

6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove
AustinTX78730

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Monte Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vista

6000 Shepherd Mountain CvAustin, TX 78730
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The Square
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The Square

4316 Bull Creek RdAustin, TX 78731
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Pointe 360
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Pointe 360

6804 Capital of TX Hwy NAustin, TX 78731
property at 6910 Hart Ln

$1,195 - $1,700

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6910 Hart Ln

AustinTX78731

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$1,595

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6703 Old Quarry Ln

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Cat Mountain, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cat Mountain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cat Mountain area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Acacia Cliffs priced from $759. The Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $871. Here are the most affordable Cat Mountain apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$759
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$871
Peaks at Northwest HillsA41BR,1BA$874
Woodstone ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$885
Allandale FlatsAllandale Flats - Remodel W/ In Unit W/DStudio,1BA$899
Bridge at Northwest Hills99-a11BR,1BA$940
BridgeheadA31BR,1BA$1,123
10x Living at GrandviewA2A1BR,1BA$1,170
Marquis at Caprock Canyon1A1BR,1BA$1,291
MAA West AustinTraditional 1x1 657-743 SF1BR,1BA$1,409

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cat Mountain, TX

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cat Mountain area is the $1.42 price per square foot B2 Model at Peaks at Northwest Hills in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Cat Mountain apartment is the B1 Model at 10x Living at Grandview starting at $1,529 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cat Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peaks at Northwest HillsB22BR,2BA$1.42
10x Living at GrandviewB12BR,2BA$1.61
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$1.01
LavellaA11BR,1BA$2.06
MAA West AustinTraditional 1x1 657-743 SF1BR,1BA$1.96
BridgeheadA31BR,1BA$1.80
Bridge at Northwest Hills99-a11BR,1BA$1.70
Allandale FlatsAllandale Flats - Remodel W/ In Unit W/DStudio ,1BA$1.63
Woodstone ApartmentsA1U1BR,1BA$2.02
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.94

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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Cat Mountain, Austin, TX

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cat Mountain Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cat Mountain?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cat Mountain is at Allandale Flats listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cat Mountain Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cat Mountain Apartment is $759 at Acacia Cliffs.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cat Mountain Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cat Mountain is starting from $938 at Acacia Cliffs.

What is the most affordable Cat Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cat Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 10x Living at Grandview and starts from $1,916.

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