Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (66 Rentals)

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Denson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Denson Apartments

704 Denson DrAustin, TX 78752
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Short Hills South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Short Hills South

8001 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753
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Midtown Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

615 St Johns Ave WAustin, TX 78752

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iConic Mueller 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

iConic Mueller 2

1008 Reinli StAustin, TX 78723
property at 935 La Posada Dr

$850

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935 La Posada Dr

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6906 Guadalupe St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6906 Guadalupe St

6906 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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Georgian Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian Hills

8005 Georgian DrAustin, TX 78753
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Guadalpe Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Guadalpe Plaza

5300 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78751
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117 Franklin Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

117 Franklin Blvd

117 Franklin BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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Barclay
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

700 Franklin BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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Crestview Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Place

7304 Twin Crest DrAustin, TX 78752

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Highland, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Centro Studio Homes priced from $699. Summit at Hyde Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $751. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$699
Summit at Hyde Park1x1B - Classic1BR,1BA$751
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$799
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$800
The Preserve Central ParkA2-R1BR,1BA$809
iConic Mueller 1Mueller 1 Classic1BR,1BA$829
iConic Mueller 2Mueller 2 Classic1BR,1BA$849
Argosy at CrestviewA11BR,1BA$850
5307 Link AveStudioStudio,1BA$850
7101 Guadalupe St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, TX

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.17 price per square foot B1 Model at Towne Oaks II in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 2x1 Model at Hidden Gardens starting at $1,031 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towne Oaks IIB12BR,2BA$1.17
Hidden Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.03
The Timbers2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.36
Sunday VillageOne- Bedroom 6A1BR,1BA$1.22
Towne OaksA1BR,1BA$1.50
Austin Parke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1.52
Lamar Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
iConic Mueller 1Mueller 1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.38
Villas of La Costa1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 5691BR,1BA$1.64
Magnolia Court ApartmentsAshlar1BR,1BA$1.60

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Highland, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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.

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