
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (22 Rentals)
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Zilker Place

1117 Hollow Creek Dr
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Landmark at Barton Creek

Gables at the Terrace

Cliffs at Barton Creek

Barton Hills Apartments

2800 Bartons Bluff Ln

Pathways at Goodrich Place

Barton Creek Landing

MAA Barton Skyway

1306 Norwalk Ln
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100 Blue Ridge Trail
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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 | $1,221 | $1,031 | $1,412 |
West Lake Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $949 | $3,193 |
West Lake Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,299 | $4,083 |
West Lake Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $1,690 | $4,442 |
West Lake Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $1,467 | $1,467 |
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There are currently 22 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. Skyline at Barton Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,139. 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 |
Skyline at Barton Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
Zilker Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
Landmark at Barton Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
Gables at the Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,326 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake Hills, TX
As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lake Hills area is the $1.68 price per square foot Townhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF Model at MAA Barton Creek in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $2,110. The second greatest value West Lake Hills apartment is the B1 Model at Pathways at Goodrich Place starting at $1,752 with a $1.78 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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MAA Barton Creek | Townhome 2x2.5 1230-1274 SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Pathways at Goodrich Place | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Barton Creek Landing | Governor | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
Cliffs at Barton Creek | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Westerly 360 | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Gables at the Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
MAA Barton Skyway | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Zilker Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Barton Hills Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Waters at Barton Creek | Zilker | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Lake Hills, Austin, TX
Ranked #193
Among cities in Texas 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?
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- 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 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 $2,283.
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 7 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 $656 which is $1,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake Hills.
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