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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 VEER Apartments priced from $790. Short Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VEER ApartmentsSwerve - AF60Studio,1BA$790
Short Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 1st FloorStudio,1BA$829
5307 Link AveFour Plex1BR,1BA$875
Argosy at CrestviewA11BR,1BA$895
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$899
The Preserve Central ParkA21BR,1BA$899
The Joplin at Crestview ApartmentsOpalStudio,1BA$900
Hidden Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Lamar Place Apartments0 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, TX

As of May 23, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at Hidden Gardens starting at $1,225 with a $1.23 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.
The Timbers4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.46
Hidden Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Magnolia Court ApartmentsBastion2BR,1BA$1.70
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$1.43
Towne OaksA1BR,1BA$1.64
Austin Parke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1.67
Chevy ChaseA11BR,1BA$1.58
The Victoria1X11BR,1BA$1.74
Villas of La Costa1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 5691BR,1BA$1.75
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in Highland, TX with pricing that ranges from $675 to $3,995. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland ranging from $995 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland ranges from $995 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,727.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Highland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Highland range from $1,580 to $3,740, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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