Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Mountain Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Bridgehead
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgehead

6001 Shepherd Mountain CvAustin, TX 78730
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe 360

6804 Capital of TX Hwy NAustin, TX 78731

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Shepherd Mountain, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shepherd Mountain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shepherd Mountain area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Capital Hills priced from $807. Bridgehead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Mountain apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital HillsE1Studio,1BA$807
BridgeheadA11BR,1BA$859
Canyon SpringsHickory1BR,1BA$958
10x Living at GrandviewA1A1BR,1BA$968
Cortland River PlaceRiver Place1BR,1BA$1,151

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Mountain, TX

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Mountain area is the $1.61 price per square foot Bois D`Arc Model at Canyon Springs in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $2,126. The second greatest value Shepherd Mountain apartment is the Traditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF Model at MAA Park Mesa starting at $2,085 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shepherd Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon SpringsBois D`Arc2BR,2.5BA$1.61
MAA Park MesaTraditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF2BR,2BA$1.78
10x Living at GrandviewB12BR,2BA$1.47
Canyon Resort at Great Hills ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.92
3500 Westlake ApartmentsA2A1BR,1BA$1.91
Marquis at Treetops1B-R1BR,1BA$1.99
Marquis at Caprock Canyon1B1BR,1BA$1.83
Cortland River PlaceRiver Place1BR,1BA$1.60
BridgeheadA21BR,1BA$1.80
Capital HillsE1Studio ,1BA$1.59

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Getting Around the Shepherd Mountain Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

9 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shepherd Mountain Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepherd Mountain?

The cheapest apartment in Shepherd Mountain is Bridgehead which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Shepherd Mountain costs $2,303.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shepherd Mountain?

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 66 regular apartments in Shepherd Mountain 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 Shepherd Mountain?

Cheap apartments in Shepherd Mountain have an average cost of $445 which is $1,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Mountain.

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