Cheap Homes for Rent in West Lake Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $1,300 (22 Rentals)

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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 $1,099. 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$1,099
Pathways at Goodrich PlaceA1BR,1BA$1,229
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,270
MAA Barton SkywayWillow1BR,1BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake Hills, TX

As of June 06, 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 $1,700 with a $2.03 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$2.03
MAA Barton SkywayBirchwood2BR,1BA$2.17
MAA West AustinTraditional 1x1 657-743 SF1BR,1BA$2.26
Gables at the TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.97
Barton Hills ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.25
Zilker Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Barton Creek LandingLonestar1BR,1BA$2.38
Waters at Barton CreekZilker1BR,1BA$1.72
Landmark at Barton CreekA11BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Lake Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in West Lake Hills?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in West Lake Hills, TX with pricing that ranges from $949 to $9,606. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Lake Hills ranging from $1,350 to $38,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Lake Hills ranges from $1,350 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,053.

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