
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Hollow Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (36 Rentals)
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1100 Winnie Dr

Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes

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2306 Cedrick Cove

Bridge at Sterling Springs

9624 Sugar Hill Dr

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The Brodie

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2304 Cedrick Cove

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La Madrid

9903 Roxanna Drive

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2415 W Slaughter Ln

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9507 Kempler Dr

9802 Brasher Dr

6903 Deatonhill Dr

2802 Aftonshire Wy

3615 Leafield Dr

8200 West Gate Blvd
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Shady Hollow, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shady Hollow?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Hollow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $849 | $1,728 |
| Shady Hollow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $818 | $2,160 |
| Shady Hollow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $1,354 | $2,373 |
| Shady Hollow 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $1,545 | $3,628 |
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Cheapest Available Shady Hollow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Hollow area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes priced from $798. Homestead Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable Shady Hollow apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - A1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Homestead Oaks Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $818 |
| The Cove at Saddle Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Saddle Creek And The Cove | Saddle Creek - A3 - Preakness | 1BR,1BA | $1,066 |
| Bridge at Sterling Springs | A4-R | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| La Madrid | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Rio | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| Shelby Ranch | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $1,123 |
| MAA Western Oaks | Bowie | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Casata Austin | Juno | 1BR,1BA | $1,244 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Hollow, TX
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Hollow area is the $1.62 price per square foot Navarro Model at MAA Western Oaks in the in the Covered Bridge neighborhood starting from $2,078. The second greatest value Shady Hollow apartment is the B2 Model at The Cove at Saddle Creek starting at $1,671 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Hollow apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Western Oaks | Navarro | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| The Cove at Saddle Creek | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Ridgeview | 11F2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| La Madrid | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Rio | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Vista on Brodie | Senna | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Homestead Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Bridge at Sterling Springs | A3-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Saddle Creek And The Cove | Saddle Creek - A1 - Derby | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - Harmony - A1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Hollow Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shady Hollow?
The cheapest apartment in Shady Hollow is Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes which is listed at $798, while the average apartment in Shady Hollow costs $1,394.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shady Hollow?
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 21 regular apartments in Shady Hollow 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 Shady Hollow?
Cheap apartments in Shady Hollow have an average cost of $156 which is $1,238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Hollow.
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