
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $737 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Hills area of Austin.


Capital Hills

Woodstone Apartments

7630 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 135

Bridge at Northwest Hills

The Ridge Apartments

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 34105

Tramor at the Hills

Allandale Flats

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Bridge at River Place
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Arboretum Oaks

Tramor at the Arboretum

3408 Northland Dr

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Korina at the Grove

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10x Living at Grandview

Marquis at Caprock Canyon

Canyon Springs at Bull Creek

Marquis at Treetops

Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments

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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 1309
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6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 7203

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 27109

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 28305

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 34301

6500 Champion Grandview Way, Unit 34307

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MAA Park Mesa

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Bridgehead

Juniper Springs Concierge Community

6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove

Monte Vista

3840 Far W Blvd

Pointe 360

The Square

1911 W 38th St

9100 Mountain Ridge Dr

7406 Shadow Hill Dr
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3839 Dry Creek Dr

3431 N Hills Dr

3529 N Hills Dr

5332 Balcones Dr

6910 Hart Ln

4159 Steck Ave

7122 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 56

5330 Balcones Dr

9100 Wildridge Dr

3845 Ranch Road 2222
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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 | $1,398 | $776 | $2,364 |
| Northwest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $739 | $3,695 |
| Northwest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $753 | $4,621 |
| Northwest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,998 | $3,958 |
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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 Acacia Cliffs priced from $737. Woodstone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $822. Here are the most affordable Northwest Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| Woodstone Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
| Bridge at Northwest Hills | 99-a1 | 1BR,1BA | $872 |
| Avistar At Wood Hollow | 1X1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Capital Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Bridgehead | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| Bridge at River Place | 17-A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Arboretum Oaks | A1 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Tramor at the Arboretum | A1 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Hills area is the $1.55 price per square foot B1 Model at 10x Living at Grandview in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,472. The second greatest value Northwest Hills apartment is the Traditional 1x1 846-875 SF Model at MAA Park Mesa starting at $1,665 with a $1.90 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x Living at Grandview | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| MAA Park Mesa | Traditional 1x1 846-875 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Canyon Springs at Bull Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Bridge at River Place | 17-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Capital Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Tramor at the Arboretum | A1 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Bridge at Northwest Hills | 99-a1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Avistar At Wood Hollow | 1X1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Hills is Acacia Cliffs which is listed at $737, while the average apartment in Northwest Hills costs $1,670.
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 53 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 $269 which is $1,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Hills.
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