Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Woodstone

Room in Condo on E Hill Dr

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Northwest Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Hills Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $807 | $1,798 |
| Northwest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $769 | $2,517 |
| Northwest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $828 | $5,585 |
| Northwest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $1,820 | $4,480 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Hills area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Westdale Creek priced from $707. Acacia Cliffs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable Northwest Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westdale Creek | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $707 |
| Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $767 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Westdale Parke | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
| Capital Hills | E1 | Studio,1BA | $807 |
| Westdale Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $821 |
| Bridgehead | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Peaks at Northwest Hills | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
| Bridge at Northwest Hills | 99-s1 | Studio,1BA | $889 |
| Grove at Northwest Hills | 11b - 1x1 - 566 sqft at GroveNW | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX
As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Hills area is the $1.63 price per square foot B3 Model at Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,767. The second greatest value Northwest Hills apartment is the B3 Model at Peaks at Northwest Hills starting at $1,490 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Peaks at Northwest Hills | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Tramor at the Hills | Brushy Creek | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Cortland River Place | River Place | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Greystone Flats Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Woodstone | A3-U | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Arboretum Oaks | A1 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Westdale Parke | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Capital Hills | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Hills is under $896.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Hills is Westdale Creek which is listed at $707, while the average apartment in Northwest Hills costs $2,098.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Hills?
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 23 regular apartments in Northwest Hills 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 Hills?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Hills have an average cost of $193 which is $1,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Hills.
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