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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 $875. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Mountain apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital HillsE1Studio,1BA$807
BridgeheadA11BR,1BA$875
Canyon Springs at Bull CreekA11BR,1BA$1,292
Canyon Resort at Great Hills ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,403
Marquis at Caprock Canyon1A1BR,1BA$1,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Mountain, TX

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Mountain area is the $2.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath-A Model at Nalle Woods of Westlake in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Shepherd Mountain apartment is the Traditional 1x1 846-875 SF Model at MAA Park Mesa starting at $1,679 with a $1.92 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.
Nalle Woods of WestlakeTwo Bedroom Two Bath-A2BR,2BA$2.00
MAA Park MesaTraditional 1x1 846-875 SF1BR,1BA$1.92
BridgeheadB12BR,1BA$1.60
10x Living at GrandviewA2A1BR,1BA$1.82
Marquis at Caprock Canyon1B1BR,1BA$2.15
LavellaA11BR,1BA$2.14
Canyon Resort at Great Hills ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.90
6000 Shepherd Mountain Cove, Unit 13096000 Shepherd Mountain Cove1BR,1BA$1.95
Canyon Springs at Bull CreekA11BR,1BA$1.89
Capital HillsE1Studio ,1BA$1.59

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Shepherd Mountain, Austin, TX

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherd Mountain

What type of rentals are currently available in Shepherd Mountain?

There are currently 27 Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Mountain, TX with pricing that ranges from $807 to $4,621. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shepherd Mountain ranging from $1,100 to $7,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shepherd Mountain?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shepherd Mountain ranges from $1,100 to $7,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,568.

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