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5426 Menchaca Rd

AustinTX78745

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Westgate, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westgate area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF priced from $586. Mission James Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Westgate apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFFA21BR,1BA$586
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$785
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$790
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$795
Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments1-Bedroom,481 sqft1BR,1BA$799
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A11BR,1BA$820
Cherry Hill LoftsA11BR,1BA$850
Arts at Turtle CreekA11BR,1BA$850
The ReserveA-R1BR,1BA$885
Terrain ApartmentsA1-504 (Designer)1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westgate, TX

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westgate area is the $1.58 price per square foot Normandy Model at MAA Sunset Valley in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $1,688. The second greatest value Westgate apartment is the Townhome - Classic Model at The Woods at Menchaca starting at $1,395 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Barton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA Sunset ValleyNormandy2BR,2BA$1.58
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Gardens At WestgatePremium1BR,1BA$1.41
Arya ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Sierra Vista2x22BR,2BA$1.54
Trillium TerraceA31BR,1BA$1.52
Griffis SoCo AustinClapton Platinum1BR,1BA$1.55
Arts at Turtle CreekA11BR,1BA$1.19
Cherry Hill LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.47
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio ,1BA$1.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Westgate Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Westgate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westgate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westgate is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westgate?

The cheapest apartment in Westgate is RETREAT AT NORTH BLUFF which is listed at $586, while the average apartment in Westgate costs $14,086.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westgate?

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 361 regular apartments in Westgate 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 Westgate?

Cheap apartments in Westgate have an average cost of $724 which is $13,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westgate.

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