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Summit at Hyde Park

5200 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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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. 8207 Sam Rayburn Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. 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
8207 Sam Rayburn DrOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$700
Hidden Gardens1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$756
Chevy Chase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$766
Short Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$799
The Preserve Central ParkA21BR,1BA$799
iConic Mueller 1Mueller 1 Classic1BR,1BA$829
Sunset Palms1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$839
iConic Mueller 2Mueller 2 Classic1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, TX

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Timbers in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,937. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the B2 Model at Towne Oaks II starting at $1,250 with a $1.15 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.
The Timbers4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.46
Towne Oaks IIB22BR,2BA$1.15
Hidden Gardens1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.01
Sunday VillageOne- Bedroom 6A1BR,1BA$1.22
Towne OaksA1BR,1BA$1.50
Chevy Chase ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.25
Austin Parke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1.52
iConic Mueller 1Mueller 1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.38
Magnolia Court ApartmentsAshlar1BR,1BA$1.55
8207 Sam Rayburn DrOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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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 $849.

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 $4,750.

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 30 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 $1,572 which is $3,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.

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