Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $900 (24 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 Apartments

Chimney Park

2406 Bluebonnet LnAustin, 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 1 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
1 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$949
Deep Eddy FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Skyline at Barton CreekE1Studio,1BA$999
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1,229
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1.45
MAA Barton CreekTownhome 1x1 837 SF1BR,1BA$1.88
MAA Barton SkywayBirchwood2BR,1BA$1.98
MAA West AustinTraditional 1x1 657-743 SF1BR,1BA$2.23
Gables at the TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.97
Cliffs at Barton CreekA21BR,1BA$2.42
Barton Creek LandingLonestar1BR,1BA$2.32
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$1.72
Skyline at Barton CreekE1Studio ,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Lake Hills, Austin, TX

Ranked #151

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX 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 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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