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4709 Harmon Ave

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Northwest Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Magnolia Flats priced from $600. Tides at Mueller has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $606. Here are the most affordable Northwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Tides at MuellerA11BR,1BA$606
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$625
June West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$627
Red OaksSStudio,1BA$649
Copperline at Village OaksS2Studio,1BA$649
Westdale CreekA11BR,1BA$651
Hidden GardensStudioStudio,1BA$672
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$683
Ironhorse Flats1BR/1BA - Reading1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Austin, TX

As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Austin area is the $1.22 price per square foot B4 - Garage Model at Legends Lake Creek in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value Northwest Austin apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Windy Ridge starting at $1,495 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legends Lake CreekB4 - Garage2BR,2BA$1.22
Windy RidgeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
The WaymanB3 B42BR,2BA$1.15
Towne Oaks IIB12BR,2BA$1.17
Balcones Club ApartmentsB2-U2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Legends LakelineA21BR,1BA$1.24
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$1.04
Sunday VillageOne- Bedroom 6A1BR,1BA$1.22
Hunters ChaseA1BR,1BA$1.24

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Austin, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Austin Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Northwest Austin, Austin, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Northwest Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Austin is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Austin?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Austin is Tides at Mueller which is listed at $606, while the average apartment in Northwest Austin costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Austin?

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 883 regular apartments in Northwest Austin 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 Northwest Austin?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Austin have an average cost of $279 which is $4,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Austin.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.