Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (120 Rentals)

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property at 2906 Sweeney Ln

$694

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2906 Sweeney Ln
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Villas de Sendero
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$788 - $2,963
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Villas de Sendero

7020 Grand Canyon DrAustin, TX 78752
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$800

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2906 Sweeney Ln
AustinTX78723

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property at 7603 Carver Ave

$999 - $2,600

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7603 Carver Ave

AustinTX78752
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High Point Preserve
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$1,077 - $3,129
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High Point Preserve

9301 E Highway 290Austin, TX 78724
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Overture Mueller
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$1,168 - $3,605
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Overture Mueller

4818 Berkman DrAustin, TX 78723
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Windsor Commons
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$1,184 - $3,473
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Windsor Commons

5900 Westminster DrAustin, TX 78723
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University Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Seabrook Square priced from $658. Vue at the Camerons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seabrook SquareS1-30Studio,1BA$658
Vue at the Camerons0x1Studio,1BA$699
Heights at the Cameron0x1Studio,1BA$699
Villas at MuellerCentral Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller...1BR,1BA$699
iConic Windsor ParkClassic 9751BR,1BA$722
Flats at WellingtonA11BR,1BA$749
Park Place at Loyola Apartments1A1BR,1BA$760
Villas de SenderoEfficiencyStudio,1BA$788
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$798

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, TX

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3A Model at Park Place at Loyola Apartments in the in the University Hills neighborhood starting from $1,164. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at The Jordan at Mueller starting at $1,400 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Place at Loyola Apartments3A3BR,2BA$1.05
The Jordan at MuellerTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.32
Bridge at LoyolaB12BR,2BA$1.28
Ashford Costa Esmeralda2X22BR,2BA$1.24
Flats at WellingtonA11BR,1BA$1.05
The Terrace at Walnut CreekA11BR,1BA$1.36
Villas at MuellerCentral Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller...1BR,1BA$1.07
Magnolia Court ApartmentsBailey1BR,1BA$1.45
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.25
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.42

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $798.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Villas at Mueller which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $1,932.

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 78 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 $393 which is $1,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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