
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (84 Rentals)
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Villas at Shadow Oaks

Village Oaks

Capital Hills

MAA Balcones Woods

12148 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1407

Great Hills

7630 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 152

10926 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1217

10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 351
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Canyon Creek

7630 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 135

11316 Jollyville Rd, Unit 3003

High Oaks

8100 N Mopac Expy, Unit 10-149

11028 Jollyville Rd, Unit 20731

Arboretum Oaks

Evolve @ Arboretum

11266 Taylor Draper Ln, Unit 0811

10610 Morado Cir, Unit 3528
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10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 067

114111 Research Blvd, Unit 0113

8527 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 2047

Northland at the Arboretum

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Riata

1266 Taylor Draper Ln, Unit 211

3605 Steck Ave, Unit 2099

11500 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1013

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 34105
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9617 Great Hills Trl, Unit 0513

8605 Shoal Creek Blvd, Unit 217

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Hardrock Canyon

Tramor at the Hills

8405 Bent Tree Rd, Unit 3412

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10x Living at Grandview

Tramor at the Arboretum

Madison at the Arboretum

10300 Jollyville Rd, Unit 2227

10011 Stonelake Blvd, Unit 281
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Stonelake at the Arboretum

8505 Shoal Creek Blvd, Unit 5-211

Marquis at Caprock Canyon

10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit SI FL2-ID243

Marquis at Ladera Vista

Marquis at Treetops

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

10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit SI FL1-ID239

10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit SI FL2-ID253

Canyon Springs
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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 | $1,279 | $807 | $1,589 |
| Great Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $754 | $3,059 |
| Great Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,040 | $4,621 |
| Great Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,630 | $4,150 |
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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 Wind River Crossing priced from $691. Keystone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $696. Here are the most affordable Great Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind River Crossing | xwrc1 | 1BR,1BA | $691 |
| Keystone | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $696 |
| Villas at Shadow Oaks | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Village Oaks | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| MAA Balcones Woods | Beaumont | 1BR,1BA | $808 |
| Bridge at Terracina | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Great Hills | The Zilker | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Canyon Creek | Bull Creek | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Arboretum Oaks | A1 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| High Oaks | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Hills, TX
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Hills area is the $1.50 price per square foot B Model at The Springs Garden Homes in the in the Milwood neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Great Hills apartment is the Dogwood Model at Village Oaks starting at $1,230 with a $1.27 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 Springs Garden Homes | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Village Oaks | Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Arbors at Tallwood | Maple Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| MAA Balcones Woods | El Paso | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Bridge at Terracina | A3- R | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Capital Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Northland at the Arboretum | The Perry Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Villas at Shadow Oaks | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Keystone | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Wind River Crossing | xwra1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Great Hills is Wind River Crossing which is listed at $691, while the average apartment in Great Hills costs $2,152.
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 13 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 $134 which is $2,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Hills.
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