Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Mountain Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Bridgehead
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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6001 Shepherd Mountain CvAustin, TX 78730
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Pointe 360
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. Cortland River Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Mountain apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital HillsE1Studio,1BA$807
Cortland River PlaceRiver Place1BR,1BA$1,069
BridgeheadA31BR,1BA$1,109
10x Living at GrandviewA2A1BR,1BA$1,188
Canyon SpringsHickory1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Mountain, TX

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Mountain area is the $1.85 price per square foot C1 Model at Canyon Resort at Great Hills Apartments in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $2,401. The second greatest value Shepherd Mountain apartment is the Townhome 2x2.5 1287 SF Model at MAA Park Mesa starting at $2,305 with a $1.79 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 Resort at Great Hills ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.85
MAA Park MesaTownhome 2x2.5 1287 SF2BR,2BA$1.79
Nalle Woods of WestlakeTwo Bedroom Two Bath-A2BR,2BA$2.08
10x Living at GrandviewA2A1BR,1BA$1.43
Marquis at Treetops1A-R1BR,1BA$1.96
LavellaA11BR,1BA$1.94
Cortland River PlaceRiver Place1BR,1BA$1.49
Canyon SpringsHickory1BR,1BA$1.81
BridgeheadA21BR,1BA$1.98
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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepherd Mountain Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepherd Mountain Apartment is $900 at Capital Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shepherd Mountain Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shepherd Mountain is starting from $1,190 at Capital Hills.

What is the most affordable Shepherd Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shepherd Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 10x Living at Grandview and starts from $2,008.

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