Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (53 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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Highland Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Square

6906-7000 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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5300 Guadalupe St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5300 Guadalupe St

5300 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78751
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iConic Mueller 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

iConic Mueller 2

1008 Reinli StAustin, TX 78723

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117 Franklin Blvd
Studio Apartments

117 Franklin Blvd

117 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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Barclay
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

700 Franklin BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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7101 Guadalupe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7101 Guadalupe St

7101 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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Highland Flats
Studio Apartments

Highland Flats

400 Kenniston DrAustin, TX 78752
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The Victoria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Victoria

709 Lamar PlAustin, TX 78752
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Garden Path
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Path

8017 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753
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Georgian Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian Hills

8005 Georgian DrAustin, TX 78753
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The Johnny
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Johnny

613 W Saint Johns AveAustin, TX 78752

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XThe Highlander
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

XThe Highlander

809 Tirado StAustin, 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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 1st FloorStudio,1BA$749
VEER ApartmentsSwerve - AF60Studio,1BA$790
Short Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
5307 Link AveFour Plex1BR,1BA$875
Lamar Place Apartments0 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$894
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$899
The Preserve Central ParkA21BR,1BA$899
The Joplin at Crestview ApartmentsOpalStudio,1BA$900
MacKenzie Pointe1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 5631BR,1BA$950
Magnolia Court ApartmentsBailey1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Timbers4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.46
Towne OaksI2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Hidden Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$1.43
Arbors at Creekside ApartmentsOne- Bedroom 6A1BR,1BA$1.59
Austin Parke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1.67
Chevy ChaseA11BR,1BA$1.55
The Victoria1X11BR,1BA$1.74
MacKenzie PointeA11BR,1BA$1.69
Magnolia Court ApartmentsAshlar1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland, Austin, TX

Ranked #79

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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

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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