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property at 6910 Hart Ln

$1,650 - $1,700

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6910 Hart Ln

AustinTX78731
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5330 Balcones 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 $794. The Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Northwest Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$794
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$899
Peaks at Northwest HillsA11BR,1BA$900
Arboretum OaksA1 - Affordable1BR,1BA$905
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$950
Allandale FlatsAllandale Flats - Remodel W/ In Unit W/DStudio,1BA$1,094
10x Living at GrandviewA1A1BR,1BA$1,104
Korina at the GroveA-E1 AFF 60% MFIStudio,1BA$1,118
Tramor at the ArboretumA1 5061BR,1BA$1,125
Greystone Flats ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Hills area is the $1.81 price per square foot Live Oak Model at Canyon Springs in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Northwest Hills apartment is the A3 Model at Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments starting at $1,503 with a $1.78 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 SpringsLive Oak2BR,2BA$1.81
Canyon Resort at Great Hills ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.78
Marquis at Treetops1B-R1BR,1BA$1.88
Marquis at Caprock Canyon1B1BR,1BA$1.71
10x Living at GrandviewA21BR,1BA$1.78
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$1.06
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Greystone Flats ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.72
Arboretum OaksA11BR,1BA$1.80
Peaks at Northwest HillsA11BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Hills?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX with pricing that ranges from $807 to $4,621. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Hills ranging from $625 to $27,500.

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 $625 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,341.

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