
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (53 Rentals)
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Centro Studio Homes

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Short Hills Apartments

Chevy Chase

Hidden Gardens

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

8216 N Interstate Hwy 35
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Mueller Flats Apartments

The Preserve Central Park

6010 N Lamar Blvd

Room in House on Blackson Ave

The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

820 Houston St

MacKenzie Pointe

Magnolia Court Apartments

6007 N Interstate Hwy 35

620 W 51st St
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Towne Oaks II

Summit at Hyde Park

225 W N Loop Blvd
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St. Johns West

Ellis Highline

Bridge at Granada
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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 |
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Highland Studio Apartments | $974 | $768 | $3,772 |
Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $799 | $3,634 |
Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,165 | $6,498 |
Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,243 | $1,418 | $10,000+ |
Highland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $650 | $3,550 |
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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 $749. VEER Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Centro Studio Homes | Centro Studio Home - 1st Floor | Studio,1BA | $749 |
VEER Apartments | Swerve - AF60 | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Short Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
5307 Link Ave | Four Plex | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Lamar Place Apartments | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $894 |
Mueller Flats Apartments | Terminal | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Preserve Central Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Joplin at Crestview Apartments | Opal | Studio,1BA | $900 |
MacKenzie Pointe | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 563 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Magnolia Court Apartments | Bailey | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, TX
As of June 18, 2025 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 I Model at Towne Oaks starting at $1,750 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Timbers | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Towne Oaks | I | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
Hidden Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Towne Oaks II | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Arbors at Creekside Apartments | One- Bedroom 6A | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Austin Parke Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Chevy Chase | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
The Victoria | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
MacKenzie Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Magnolia Court Apartments | Ashlar | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland, Austin, TX
Ranked #79
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?
The cheapest apartment in Highland is 5307 Link Ave which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Highland costs $3,695.
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 99 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 $1,561 which is $2,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.
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