Cheap Homes for Rent in University Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (41 Rentals)

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property at 7417 Vintage Hills Dr

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7417 Vintage Hills Dr, Unit D, Unit D

7417 Vintage Hills Dr
AustinTX78723

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property at 5005 Manor Rd

$1,050 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5005 Manor Rd

AustinTX78723

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property at 7617 Meador Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7617 Meador Ave, Unit A, Unit A

7617 Meador Ave
AustinTX78752
property at 7617 Meador Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7617 Meador Ave, Unit B, Unit B

7617 Meador Ave
AustinTX78752

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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 1 Bed unit found at Wildwood Apartments priced from $699. Villas at Mueller has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$699
Villas at MuellerCentral Austin 1 Bed 1 Bath @ Villas at Mueller...1BR,1BA$699
Vue at the Camerons0x1Studio,1BA$699
Heights at the Cameron0x1Studio,1BA$699
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 1st FloorStudio,1BA$729
Park Place at Loyola Apartments1A1BR,1BA$776
Sage Hill Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$777
The Courtmoor on CameronA11BR,1BA$781
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$798
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, TX

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3A Model at Park Place at Loyola Apartments in the in the University Hills neighborhood starting from $1,097. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the B1 Model at Flats at Wellington starting at $849 with a $0.90 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$0.99
Flats at WellingtonB12BR,1BA$0.90
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.45
Wildwood ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.39
Eryngo Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
City View at MuellerA21BR,1BA$1.27
The Terrace at Walnut CreekA11BR,1BA$1.43
Villas at Mueller1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.30
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.25
Ashford Costa Esmeralda1X1-B1BR,1BA$1.43

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University Hills, Austin, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in University Hills?

There are currently 138 Apartments for Rent in University Hills, TX with pricing that ranges from $699 to $6,464. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Hills ranging from $950 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Hills ranges from $950 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,914.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University Hills range from $1,044 to $5,231, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,164.

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