
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (517 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Austin area of Austin.


Longspur Crossing

Keystone

The Flats on San Felipe

Hedge Apartments

VEER Apartments

Highpoint North

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Creeks Edge Apartments

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Copperline at Village Oaks

Starburst
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Trails of Walnut Creek

Ascent At Northgate

8300 N Interstate Hwy 35

Woodland Heights

Hidden Gardens

8207 Sam Rayburn Dr

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Abelia Flats

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Villas del Sol

104 W North Loop Blvd

Polo Club

Capital Hills

Hunters Chase

Towne Oaks II

Short Hills Apartments

8221 Sam Rayburn Dr

Bridge at Terracina

Village Oaks
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Villas de Sendero

Acacia Cliffs

Balcones Club

Mueller Flats Apartments

Anderson Flats

8214 N Interstate Hwy 35

6010 N Lamar Blvd

8900 N Interstate Hwy 35, Unit 2154

Brook Meadow Village

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Canyon Creek

City View at Mueller

3543 Greystone Dr, Unit 2.0723

7201 Hart Ln, Unit 2-1075

3220 Duval Rd, Unit 0812

7117 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 0713

12148 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1407

Great Hills

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The Preserve Central Park

Bridge at Northwest Hills
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Northwest Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Austin Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $559 | $3,611 |
| Northwest Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $500 | $7,407 |
| Northwest Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $775 | $7,000 |
| Northwest Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,273 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $1,449 | $2,944 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ventura North priced from $500. The Palms on Lamar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Northwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura North | Upgraded 1x1 in North Austin by Q2! | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| The Palms on Lamar | 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Longspur Crossing | A | Studio,1BA | $559 |
| Keystone | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $585 |
| La Reunion Cooperative | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $605 |
| The Flats on San Felipe | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $668 |
| Hedge Apartments | Sage - AF60 | Studio,1BA | $669 |
| Highpoint North | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Creeks Edge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Copperline at Village Oaks | S2 | Studio,1BA | $696 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Austin, TX
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Austin area is the $1.06 price per square foot B5 Model at Legends Lakeline in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Northwest Austin apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Windy Ridge starting at $1,515 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Lakeline | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Windy Ridge | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Waters at Willow Run | B1 - Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Towne Oaks II | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 8907 Parkfield Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 8909 Parkfield Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Pecan Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| City View at Mueller | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Starburst | A4 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $696.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Austin is Ventura North which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Northwest Austin costs $4,750.
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 238 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 $1,466 which is $3,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Austin.
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