Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (73 Rentals)

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1200 W Koenig Ln
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1200 W Koenig Ln

1200 W Koenig LnAustin, TX 78756
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Denson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Denson Apartments

704 Denson DrAustin, TX 78752
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Lamar Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamar Place Apartments

6309 Burns StAustin, 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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6409 Burns St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6409 Burns St

6409 Burns StAustin, TX 78752
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Midtown Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

615 St Johns Ave WAustin, 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 June West Apartments priced from $627. Hidden Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $672. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
June West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$627
Hidden GardensStudioStudio,1BA$672
VEER ApartmentsCurve- SH50Studio,1BA$725
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$749
Lamar Place Apartments0 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$799
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$799
iConic Mueller 1Mueller 1 Classic1BR,1BA$829
Sunset Palms1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$839
iConic Mueller 2Mueller 2 Classic1BR,1BA$849
St. Johns WestA2Studio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.64 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at Texan North Campus in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the B4 Model at Chevy Chase Apartments starting at $1,409 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
Texan North Campus4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.64
Chevy Chase ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.33
Towne Oaks IIB12BR,2BA$1.17
The Timbers2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.36
Sunday VillageOne- Bedroom 6A1BR,1BA$1.22
Towne OaksA1BR,1BA$1.64
Villas of La Costa1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 5691BR,1BA$1.64
Magnolia Court ApartmentsAshlar1BR,1BA$1.64
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$1.59
Hidden GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland, Austin, TX

Ranked #85

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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!

Getting Around the Highland Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?

The cheapest apartment in Highland is Hidden Gardens which is listed at $756, while the average apartment in Highland costs $2,272.

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 71 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 $268 which is $2,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.

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