Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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property at 3840 Far W Blvd
$1,150 - $1,850
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3840 Far W Blvd

AustinTX78731
property at 3839 Dry Creek Dr
$1,300 - $1,500
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3839 Dry Creek Dr

AustinTX78731
property at 3431 N Hills Dr
$1,350 - $1,545
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3431 N Hills Dr

AustinTX78731

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property at 6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove
$1,495

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Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 315

6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove
AustinTX78730

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property at 6910 Hart Ln
$1,200 - $2,000
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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6910 Hart Ln

AustinTX78731
property at 4159 Steck Ave
$1,750 - $2,200
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4159 Steck Ave

AustinTX78759

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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 Westdale Parke priced from $632. Acacia Cliffs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $737. Here are the most affordable Northwest Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westdale ParkePlan A11BR,1BA$632
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$737
Woodstone ApartmentsA1U1BR,1BA$799
Grove at Northwest Hillstx1061a2-Classic1BR,1BA$861
Bridge at Northwest Hills99-a11BR,1BA$872
Peaks @ NW HillsA11BR,1BA$875
Avistar At Wood Hollow1X1 Small1BR,1BA$895
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$899
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$910
Westdale PointeA21BR,1BA$934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Hills area is the $1.89 price per square foot Traditional 1x1 846-875 SF Model at MAA Park Mesa in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Northwest Hills apartment is the A2 Model at 10x Living at Grandview starting at $1,343 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.
MAA Park MesaTraditional 1x1 846-875 SF1BR,1BA$1.89
10x Living at GrandviewA21BR,1BA$1.78
Acacia CliffsA11BR,1BA$0.98
Bridge at River Place17-A11BR,1BA$1.67
Capital HillsA11BR,1BA$1.30
Westdale PointeA21BR,1BA$1.53
Avistar At Wood Hollow1X1 Small1BR,1BA$1.67
Peaks @ NW HillsA11BR,1BA$1.82
Woodstone ApartmentsA1U1BR,1BA$1.66
Westdale ParkePlan A11BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Hills?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hills, TX with pricing that ranges from $737 to $4,621. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Hills ranging from $1,100 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 $1,100 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,198.

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