
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (472 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Austin area of Austin.


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Hedge Apartments

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Longspur Crossing

The Sonata

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Centro Studio Homes

Woodland Heights

Avalon Palm Apartments

The Flats on San Felipe

The Fielder

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The Courtmoor on Cameron
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4709 Harmon Ave

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Villas del Sol

8207 Sam Rayburn Dr

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Copperline at Village Oaks

6010 N Lamar Blvd
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A Country Place

5213 Joe Sayers Ave

Brook Meadow Village

9079 Jollyville Rd

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Mueller Flats Apartments

8919 Galewood Dr

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City View at Mueller

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Trails of Walnut Creek

Hunters Chase

Canyon Creek

706 Denson Dr

Creeks Edge

Towne Oaks II

8221 Sam Rayburn Dr

The Barstow

Acacia Cliffs
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The Baxter at Westwood

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The Ridge Apartments

4204 Speedway

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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 | $1,219 | $680 | $4,039 |
| Northwest Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $650 | $5,070 |
| Northwest Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $800 | $7,000 |
| Northwest Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,399 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 472 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Waters at Willow Run priced from $540. The Palms on Lamar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Northwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters at Willow Run | A1 - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $540 |
| The Palms on Lamar | 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Hedge Apartments | Sage | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Longspur Crossing | B | 1BR,1BA | $677 |
| Westdale Parke | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $682 |
| Summit at Hyde Park | 1x1A - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| Woodland Heights | A -1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Centro Studio Homes | Centro Studio Home - 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Sonata | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Avalon Palm Apartments | EX1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Austin, TX
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Austin area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Vulcan Model at Bexley at Whitestone in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,604. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Bexley at Whitestone | The Vulcan | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Windy Ridge | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Cypress Creek Lakeline Blvd | Mesquite | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Towne Oaks II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| City View at Mueller | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Hidden Gardens | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Magnolia Flats | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Lakeline Villas | The Buchanan (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Waters at Willow Run | A1 - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
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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 Waters at Willow Run which is listed at $540, while the average apartment in Northwest Austin costs $3,997.
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 534 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 $180 which is $3,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin
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For many people the College years are some of the best years of your life. And you can certainly make the most of those years by finding the perfect place around your campus to call home.

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