
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (71 Rentals)


Towne Oaks II

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Sunset Palms

6010 N Lamar Blvd

6125 E Wonsley Dr, Unit 133

Joplin at Crestview
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Villas of La Costa

7581 Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 16-101

6008 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 1-104

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7401 N Lamar Blvd, Unit 125

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Bridge at Granada

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1261

Ellis Highline

The Highlander

Ella Parkside

Bridge at Midtown Commons
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7500 I-35, Unit 827

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1406

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1403

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1306

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M0505

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1323

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1424

7500 I-35, Unit 828
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Revolve ATX

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1163

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Broadstone North Lamar

7500 I-35, Unit 546

Midtown Highline

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1253

810 W St Johns Ave, Unit 1334

302 Carmen Ct

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Circle Oaks II Apartments
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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 | $1,363 | $685 | $1,964 |
Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $700 | $3,488 |
| Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $999 | $3,609 |
| Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $1,550 | $4,465 |
| Highland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $1,937 | $1,937 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland, Austin, TX
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4.0Pet 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 $876.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?
The cheapest apartment in Highland is 8207 Sam Rayburn Dr which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Highland costs $1,488.
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 27 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 $1,234 which is $254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.
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