
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Hills area of Austin.


Capital Hills

7117 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 0713

7201 Hart Ln, Unit 2-1075

3543 Greystone Dr, Unit 2.0723

Bridge at Northwest Hills

7630 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 152

7630 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 135

Peaks at Northwest Hills

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Allandale Flats

Arboretum Oaks

3517 N Hills Dr, Unit BB203

6805 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 2-142C

8527 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 2047

3600 N Hills Dr, Unit 201

3600 Greystone Dr, Unit 0519

Tramor at the Arboretum

Tramor at the Hills
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3524 Greystone Dr, Unit 162

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Korina at the Grove

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10x Living at Grandview

Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments

Canyon Springs

Marquis at Caprock Canyon

Marquis at Treetops

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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 1309

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6800 Austin Center Blvd, Unit 140
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Nalle Woods of Westlake

7700 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 1315

MAA Park Mesa

4503 Smooth Oak Dr

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Avistar At Wood Hollow

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Juniper Springs Concierge Community

Bridgehead

6910 Hart Ln
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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove

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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 1008

z-032026-Cortland River Place

Monte Vista

Pointe 360

The Square

3839 Dry Creek Dr

1911 W 38th St

4159 Steck Ave
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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 | $1,390 | $807 | $2,307 |
| Northwest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $781 | $2,895 |
| Northwest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $842 | $4,621 |
| Northwest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,030 | $1,916 | $4,548 |
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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 $781. Bridge at Northwest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $832. 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 | $781 |
| Bridge at Northwest Hills | 99-s1 | Studio,1BA | $832 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
| Peaks at Northwest Hills | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| Woodstone Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Allandale Flats | Allandale Flats - Remodel W/ In Unit W/D | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Arboretum Oaks | A1 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
| Capital Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Tramor at the Arboretum | A1 506 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bridgehead | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Hills area is the $1.38 price per square foot B1 Model at Peaks at Northwest Hills in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Northwest Hills apartment is the A1 Model at Acacia Cliffs starting at $781 with a $1.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaks at Northwest Hills | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Acacia Cliffs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Capital Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Canyon Springs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 10x Living at Grandview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Bridgehead | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Arboretum Oaks | A1 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Allandale Flats | Allandale Flats - Remodel W/ In Unit W/D | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 $1,074.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Hills is Acacia Cliffs which is listed at $781, while the average apartment in Northwest Hills costs $2,457.
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 52 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 $163 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Hills.
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