Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westgate Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (194 Rentals)

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Windwood Apartments
$749 - $1,199
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Windwood Apartments

3810 Valley View RdAustin, TX 78704
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Bridge at Turtle Creek
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$890 - $2,050
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Bridge at Turtle Creek

6020 S 1st StAustin, TX 78745
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Prospect
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$978 - $2,598
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122 Sheraton AveAustin, TX 78745
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5805 Cougar Dr, Unit A

5805 Cougar Dr
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Tree
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$1,191 - $2,556
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3715 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704
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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 Studio unit found at The Enclave priced from $694. The Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Westgate apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EnclaveE1Studio,1BA$694
The ReserveA2R1BR,1BA$730
Windwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Mission James Place ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$752
Tramor at Victory PlaceE1Studio,1BA$775
Bridge at Turtle CreekE1Studio,1BA$890
Tramor at Oak RunCottonwood1BR,1BA$895
Gardens At Westgate1 Bed 1 Bath - 7251BR,1BA$895
Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments1-Bedroom,575 sqft1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westgate, TX

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westgate area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1 Model at Bainbridge Apartments in the in the Barton Hills neighborhood starting from $1,419. The second greatest value Westgate apartment is the Townhome - Classic Model at The Woods at Menchaca starting at $1,495 with a $1.57 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.
Bainbridge ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.36
The Woods at MenchacaTownhome - Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Banister Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Barton's Mill ApartmentsCedar2BR,1BA$1.47
The Arts Apts At South AustinB22BR,2BA$1.27
Tramor at Creek VillageSmall 2x22BR,2BA$1.36
Canvas Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A31BR,1BA$1.43
Gardens At Westgate1 Bed 1 Bath - 6501BR,1BA$1.38
Sierra Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34

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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 $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westgate?

The cheapest apartment in Westgate is The Reserve which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Westgate costs $1,408.

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 28 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 $145 which is $1,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westgate.

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