
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (80 Rentals)
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Travis at the Lake

Tacara Steiner Ranch

Avalon Hill Country

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Estates at Bee Cave

Bridge at Steiner Ranch

The Hudson on Lake Travis (WATERFRONT!)

Meritage at Steiner Ranch

3400 Ranch Rd 620 S, Unit 2207

3400 Ranch Rd 620 S, Unit 10106
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3904 Hudson Bend Rd

1505 Oreilly Ct

15430 Stroup Cir

367 Fantail Loop

371 Fantail Loop

16109 Awalt Dr

1601 West Ln

Room in House on Pickerel St

Vista Bella

The Conley
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11006 1st St

Merritt Legacy

22 North

River Junction

Camden Leander

Berkshire Lakeway

23393 Nameless Rd, Unit Nameless Hollow Condominiums

522 Cutty Trail

Pearl Bee Cave

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The Artesian at Bee Cave

116 Talon Grasp Trail, Unit 13210

116 Talon Grasp Trail, Unit 15204

116 Talon Grasp Trail, Unit 15206

116 Talon Grasp Trail, Unit 15210

116 Talon Grasp Trail, Unit 15312

5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 7303

5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 3309

5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 1303

5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 4303
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5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 5413

5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 4203

521 Cutty Trail A

5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 4204

5916 Lago Vista Way

1908 Kahala Sunset Dr

21013 Highland Lake Dr

21475 Coyote Trail

21475 Coyote Trail, Unit 2

5801 Thunderbird St
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Far West Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far West Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far West Austin Studio Apartments | $2,081 | $2,050 | $2,120 |
| Far West Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $781 | $2,778 |
| Far West Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $1,175 | $4,079 |
| Far West Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $1,500 | $8,535 |
| Far West Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $2,368 | $2,944 |
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Cheapest Available Far West Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far West Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Vista Bella priced from $781. Merritt Legacy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Far West Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Bella | Income-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60%) | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Merritt Legacy | The Windfall | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 22 North | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Conley | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Camden Leander | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Berkshire Lakeway | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,221 |
| Tacara Steiner Ranch | A1 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Estates at Bee Cave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Avalon Hill Country | A20-764 | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| The Hudson on Lake Travis (WATERFRONT!) | Isle | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West Austin, TX
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far West Austin area is the $1.89 price per square foot 3A Townhome Model at BB Living Sweetwater Crossing in the in the The Vistas at Lake Travis neighborhood starting from $3,280. The second greatest value Far West Austin apartment is the C1 Model at Travis at the Lake starting at $2,650 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Far West Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far West Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Living Sweetwater Crossing | 3A Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.89 |
| Travis at the Lake | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Meritage at Steiner Ranch | B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Villas of Mason Hills | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Vista Bella | Income-Restricted 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (60%) | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 22 North | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Avalon Hill Country | A2-1-807 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Merritt Legacy | The Windfall | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Conley | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Estates at Bee Cave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far West Austin Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Far West Austin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Far West Austin Apartment is $781 at Vista Bella.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Far West Austin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Far West Austin is starting from $1,175 at Merritt Legacy.
What is the most affordable Far West Austin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Far West Austin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Merritt Legacy and starts from $1,500.
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