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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 1 Bed unit found at Ventura North priced from $500. Starburst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $601. Here are the most affordable Northwest Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventura North1x1 Standard Unit!1BR,1BA$500
StarburstA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$601
Longspur CrossingAStudio,1BA$605
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$624
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$649
Keystone1A1BR,1BA$660
Hunters ChaseA1BR,1BA$669
Creeks Edge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$675
Copperline at Village OaksS6Studio,1BA$689
Highpoint North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Austin, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Austin area is the $0.72 price per square foot C1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Waters at Willow Run in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Northwest Austin apartment is the Mesquite Model at Cypress Creek Lakeline Blvd starting at $1,299 with a $1.08 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.
Waters at Willow RunC1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.72
Cypress Creek Lakeline BlvdMesquite3BR,2BA$1.08
Lakeline VillasThe Livingston (B2A)2BR,2BA$1.15
Towne Oaks IIB22BR,2BA$1.15
Park At CrestviewPC-B22BR,1BA$1.18
8907 Parkfield Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.02
Magnolia Flats2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Ventura NorthBeautiful 2x1 minutes from the Domain!2BR,1BA$1.06
Hidden Gardens1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.01
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$1.04

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Austin?

There are currently 732 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $601 to $14,018. There are also 861 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Austin ranging from $450 to $29,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Austin ranges from $450 to $29,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,303.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Austin range from $1,273 to $14,018, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,155 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,399.

Expert Rental Resources

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