
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $750 (52 Rentals)


8207 Sam Rayburn Dr

6010 N Lamar Blvd

Mueller Flats Apartments

706 Denson Dr

Towne Oaks II

The Preserve Central Park

iConic Mueller 1

Sunset Palms

7101 Guadalupe St
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Argosy at Crestview

Sunday Village

Magnolia Court Apartments

The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

Villas of La Costa

MacKenzie Pointe

Bridge at Granada

5307 Link Ave

Austin Parke Apartments
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6007 N Interstate Hwy 35

6008 N Lamar Blvd

5607 Sunshine Dr

Chevy Chase Apartments

St. Johns West

The Highlander

Bridge at Midtown Commons

Ellis Highline

Denson Apartments
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Circle Oaks II Apartments

Midtown Flats

609 Bissonet Ln

iConic Mueller 2

935 La Posada Dr

Georgian Hills

Chase Village Apartments

Crestview Place

Short Hills Apartments

Lamar Place Apartments
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LaRue on Highland

Garden Path

701 Nelray Blvd

Barclay

935 La Posada Dr

Texan North Campus

601 Nelray Blvd

The Johnny

June West Apartments

6324 N Lamar Blvd
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Highland, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Studio Apartments | $1,191 | $785 | $1,649 |
Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $750 | $3,302 |
| Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $999 | $3,259 |
| Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,549 | $3,524 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland, Austin, TX
Ranked #86
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?
The cheapest apartment in Highland is Summit at Hyde Park which is listed at $751, while the average apartment in Highland costs $2,384.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland?
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 49 regular apartments in Highland 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 Highland?
Cheap apartments in Highland have an average cost of $165 which is $2,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
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For many people the College years are some of the best years of your life. And you can certainly make the most of those years by finding the perfect place around your campus to call home.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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