Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (23 Rentals)

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La Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Apartments

2024 Goodrich AveAustin, TX 78704
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Chimney Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chimney Park

2406 Bluebonnet LnAustin, TX 78704
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Hollow Creek Fourplexes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollow Creek Fourplexes

1133 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Barton Cove
Studio Apartments

Barton Cove

1123 Hollow Creek DrAustin, TX 78704
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1221 Barton Hills DrAustin, TX 78704
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Royal Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms

1309-1311 Norwalk LnAustin, TX 78703

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1801 Westlake Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Westlake Dr

1801 Westlake DrWest Lake Hills, TX 78746
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West Lake Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Lake Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lake Hills area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Waters at Barton Creek priced from $949. Skyline at Barton Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable West Lake Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$949
Skyline at Barton CreekE1Studio,1BA$1,049
Deep Eddy FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Zilker PlaceSouth Lamar Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,230
Landmark at Barton CreekA11BR,1BA$1,291

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake Hills, TX

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lake Hills area is the $1.83 price per square foot Townhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value West Lake Hills apartment is the B1 Model at Barton Hills Apartments starting at $2,212 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Zilker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lake Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA Barton CreekTownhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF2BR,2BA$1.83
Barton Hills ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.35
The Boulevard At Town LakeB2BR,1BA$2.42
Enfield Court Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom5BR,2BA$1.75
Cliffs at Barton CreekA61BR,1BA$1.99
Barton Creek LandingTumbleweed2BR,1BA$1.84
Gables at the TerraceA1BR,1BA$1.90
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.07
MAA Barton SkywayWillow1BR,1BA$2.03
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Lake Hills, Austin, TX

Ranked #193

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Lake Hills Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lake Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lake Hills?

The cheapest apartment in West Lake Hills is Waters at Barton Creek which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in West Lake Hills costs $2,492.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lake 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 9 regular apartments in West Lake 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 West Lake Hills?

Cheap apartments in West Lake Hills have an average cost of $691 which is $1,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake Hills.

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