
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (24 Rentals)
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Pathways at Goodrich Place

MAA Barton Skyway

Gables at the Terrace

Landmark at Barton Creek

Barton Creek Landing
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2021 Bluebonnet Ln

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West Lake Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Lake Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Lake Hills Studio Apartments | $1,694 | $995 | $2,370 |
West Lake Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $949 | $5,933 |
West Lake Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $1,299 | $9,869 |
West Lake Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,139 | $1,409 | $9,405 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Lake Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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. Deep Eddy Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable West Lake Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Waters at Barton Creek | Zilker | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Deep Eddy Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Skyline at Barton Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Pathways at Goodrich Place | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Zilker Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake Hills, TX
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lake Hills area is the $1.45 price per square foot A Model at Pathways at Goodrich Place in the in the Zilker neighborhood starting from $1,229. The second greatest value West Lake Hills apartment is the Townhome 1x1 837 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek starting at $1,570 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lake Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pathways at Goodrich Place | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
MAA Barton Creek | Townhome 1x1 837 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
MAA Barton Skyway | Birchwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
MAA West Austin | Traditional 1x1 657-743 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Gables at the Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Cliffs at Barton Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Barton Creek Landing | Lonestar | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Zilker Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Waters at Barton Creek | Zilker | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Skyline at Barton Creek | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Lake Hills, Austin, TX
Ranked #151
Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lake Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Lake Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Lake Hills is under $1,538.
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 $2,825.
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 3 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 $172 which is $2,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake Hills.
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