
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (37 Rentals)
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MAA Balcones Woods

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High Oaks

Capital Hills

9079 Jollyville Rd

Village Oaks

Great Hills

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Woodstone

8100 N Mopac Service Rd

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Stonelake at the Arboretum

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Alloy

12011 Bell Ave

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Saison North

Bridge at Terracina

7920 Rockwood Ln

9226 Jollyville Rd

iConic Shoal Creek

Shoal Creek North

Bridge at Bent Tree

10x Living at Grandview

8888 Tallwood Dr
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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 | $1,210 | $757 | $1,485 |
| Great Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $637 | $3,823 |
| Great Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,055 | $4,621 |
| Great Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $1,515 | $3,940 |
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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 $637. MAA Balcones Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $698. 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 | $637 |
| MAA Balcones Woods | Austin | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
| Villas at Shadow Oaks | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Westdale Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| High Oaks | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Wind River Crossing | xwrb1 | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
| Village Oaks | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Great Hills | The Zilker | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Canyon Creek | Bull Creek | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| The Estate on Quarry Lake Apartment Homes | Aspen A1 | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Hills, TX
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Hills area is the $1.48 price per square foot Oak Renovated Model at The Arbors at Tallwood in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Great Hills apartment is the 2A Model at Keystone starting at $1,373 with a $1.45 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 | Oak Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Keystone | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Bridge at Terracina | A3- R | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Capital Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Northland at the Arboretum | The Perry Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Village Oaks | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Saison North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Estate on Quarry Lake Apartment Homes | Aspen A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Villas at Shadow Oaks | Aster | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Canyon Creek | Bull Creek | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $853.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Great Hills is Keystone which is listed at $637, while the average apartment in Great Hills costs $1,950.
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 15 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 $130 which is $1,820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Hills.
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