
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (80 Rentals)
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Bridge at Terracina

Village Oaks

Great Hills

Capital Hills

12148 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1407

7630 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 152

10926 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1217

7630 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 135

11316 Jollyville Rd, Unit 3003
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10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 351

Canyon Creek

MAA Balcones Woods

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Museo and Channings Mark

High Oaks

Woodstone Apartments

8100 N Mopac Expy, Unit 10-149

8100 N Mopac Service Rd

11028 Jollyville Rd, Unit 20731

Villas at Shadow Oaks
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Arboretum Oaks

Evolve @ Arboretum

11266 Taylor Draper Ln, Unit 0811

10610 Morado Cir, Unit 3528

10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 067

114111 Research Blvd, Unit 0113

8527 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 2047

1266 Taylor Draper Ln, Unit 211

11500 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1013

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Northland at the Arboretum

Tramor at the Arboretum

8210 Bent Tree Rd, Unit 256

8605 Shoal Creek Blvd, Unit 217

9617 Great Hills Trl, Unit 0513

Riata

Tramor at the Hills

8405 Bent Tree Rd, Unit 3412

Stonelake at the Arboretum

Madison at the Arboretum
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10x Living at Grandview

10300 Jollyville Rd, Unit 2227

10011 Stonelake Blvd, Unit 281

8505 Shoal Creek Blvd, Unit 5-211

Creekline Apartments

1266 Taylor Draper Ln, Unit 1923

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10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit SI FL1-ID241

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10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit SI FL2-ID252

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10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit SI FL1-ID248

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10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit SI FL1-ID251
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Great Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Great Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hills Studio Apartments | $1,272 | $807 | $1,589 |
| Great Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $594 | $3,321 |
| Great Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $978 | $4,621 |
| Great Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,413 | $4,190 |
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Cheapest Available Great Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Great Hills area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Keystone priced from $585. Wind River Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $682. Here are the most affordable Great Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
| Wind River Crossing | xwra1 | 1BR,1BA | $682 |
| Bridge at Terracina | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Great Hills | The Zilker | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Canyon Creek | Bull Creek | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Village Oaks | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| High Oaks | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Woodstone Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| MAA Balcones Woods | Corpus Christi | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
| Arboretum Oaks | A1 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Hills, TX
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Hills area is the $1.50 price per square foot Cedar Renovated Model at The Arbors at Tallwood in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Great Hills apartment is the The Brentwood Deluxe Model at Northland at the Arboretum starting at $1,295 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Milwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbors at Tallwood | Cedar Renovated | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Northland at the Arboretum | The Brentwood Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Villas at Shadow Oaks | Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Keystone | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| MAA Balcones Woods | El Paso | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Bridge at Terracina | A3- R | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Capital Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Village Oaks | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Great Hills | The Zilker | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Wind River Crossing | xwra1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Great Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Great Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Great Hills is under $919.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Great Hills is Keystone which is listed at $585, while the average apartment in Great Hills costs $2,065.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Great Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in Great Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Great Hills?
Cheap apartments in Great Hills have an average cost of $136 which is $1,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Hills.
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