Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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property at 6910 Hart Ln

$1,095 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6910 Hart Ln

AustinTX78731

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property at 6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 1008

6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove
AustinTX78730
property at 4159 Steck Ave

$1,400 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4159 Steck Ave

AustinTX78759

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property at 6703 Old Quarry Ln

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6703 Old Quarry Ln

AustinTX78731
property at 7122 Wood Hollow Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7122 Wood Hollow Dr, Unit 56

7122 Wood Hollow Dr
AustinTX78731

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Northwest Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

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 $797. Bridge at Northwest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $847. Here are the most affordable Northwest Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$797
Bridge at Northwest Hills99-s1Studio,1BA$847
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$871
Peaks at Northwest HillsA41BR,1BA$874
Woodstone ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$885
Arboretum OaksA1 - Affordable1BR,1BA$919
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$930
Tramor at the ArboretumA1 5061BR,1BA$1,050
Tramor at the HillsRed RiverStudio,1BA$1,065
BridgeheadA31BR,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Hills area is the $1.80 price per square foot B1 Model at Canyon Springs in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,841. The second greatest value Northwest Hills apartment is the A3 Model at 10x Living at Grandview starting at $1,353 with a $1.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon SpringsB12BR,2BA$1.80
10x Living at GrandviewA31BR,1BA$1.56
Canyon Resort at Great Hills ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.87
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$1.06
6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 13096000 Shepherd Mountain Cove1BR,1BA$1.95
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$1.32
BridgeheadA31BR,1BA$1.72
Arboretum OaksA11BR,1BA$1.78
Peaks at Northwest HillsA31BR,1BA$1.51
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Hills?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX with pricing that ranges from $797 to $4,621. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Hills ranging from $1,095 to $29,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Hills ranges from $1,095 to $29,500 with an average monthly rent of $10,268.

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