
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $699 (76 Rentals)


Villas at Mueller

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The Courtmoor on Cameron

Seabrook Square

Park Place at Loyola Apartments

Mueller Flats Apartments

Flats at Wellington

Agave Falls

Salado at Walnut Creek

MAA East Austin
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City View at Mueller

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Lynridge Apartments

Magnolia Court Apartments

7111 E Hwy 290

MacKenzie Pointe

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The Terrace at Walnut Creek

Eryngo Hills

Bridge at Delco Flats
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High Point Preserve

Aldrich 51

Bridge at Loyola

Maple Arms Apartments

iConic Windsor Park

5911 Sheridan Ave

Henderson on Reinli

The Jordan at Mueller

Trails at Vintage Creek
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Overture Mueller

Wildflower Terrace Senior Apartments

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Villas de Sendero

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Lenox Park

7500 I-35, Unit 826

7500 I-35, Unit 248

7500 I-35, Unit 827

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1403

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M0509

Cameron Villas
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1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1323

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M0508

1071 Clayton Ln, Unit M1408

Estates at Norwood

Loyola Junction Phase I

7500 I-35, Unit 828

7500 I-35, Unit 546

Paddock at Norwood

The Vue

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The Banks of Springdale
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University Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hills Studio Apartments | $1,391 | $702 | $2,625 |
University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $699 | $4,029 |
| University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $775 | $4,740 |
| University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,044 | $5,231 |
| University Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $1,164 | $2,329 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Hills, Austin, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hills is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?
The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Wildwood Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $6,464.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hills?
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 101 regular apartments in University Hills 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 University Hills?
Cheap apartments in University Hills have an average cost of $826 which is $5,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
