Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (4 Rentals)
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Fivetwo at Highland
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Westlake, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westlake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westlake Studio Apartments | $1,441 | $1,000 | $4,029 |
Westlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,250 | $5,353 |
Westlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $574 | $7,050 |
Westlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $574 | $7,500 |
Westlake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $2,600 | $3,000 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, TX
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $3.42 price per square foot J Model at The Richardson at Tarrytown in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $6,650. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the Traditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF Model at MAA Park Mesa starting at $2,125 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Richardson at Tarrytown | J | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.42 |
MAA Park Mesa | Traditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
3500 Westlake Apartments | A2A | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Korina at the Grove | K-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
MAA West Austin | Traditional 1x1 657-743 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Fivetwo at Highland | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Lone Star Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
San Remo Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
Capitol Living (Furnished Rooms) | Furnished Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath C | 3BR,2BA | $26.96 |
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Getting Around the Westlake Neighborhood in Austin, TX
Walk Score®
4 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
11 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
7 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Westlake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westlake?
The cheapest apartment in Westlake is Lone Star Lofts which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Westlake costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westlake?
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 9 regular apartments in Westlake 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 Westlake?
Cheap apartments in Westlake have an average cost of $919 which is $2,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake.
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