Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $700 (9 Rentals)

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1801 Westlake Dr
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1801 Westlake Dr

1801 Westlake DrWest Lake Hills, TX 78746
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Westlake, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ridge Apartments priced from $799. Peaks at Northwest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $858. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$799
Peaks at Northwest HillsA21BR,1BA$858
Waterston ApartmentsUnit 1Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, TX

As of November 20, 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 $1,960 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Richardson at TarrytownJ2BR,2.5BA$3.42
MAA Park MesaTraditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF2BR,2BA$1.67
3901 Knollwood Dr, Unit B3901 Knollwood Dr2BR,1BA$2.15
3500 Westlake ApartmentsA2A1BR,1BA$1.91
Nalle Woods of WestlakeOne Bedroom One Bath - A1BR,1BA$2.12
Peaks at Northwest HillsA51BR,1BA$1.65
MAA West AustinStudio 0x1 559 SFStudio ,1BA$2.70
Fivetwo at HighlandE2CStudio ,1BA$2.75
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.78
Waterston ApartmentsUnit 1Studio ,1BA$2.99

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westlake is at Waterston Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment is $799 at The Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westlake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westlake is starting from $1,091 at Peaks at Northwest Hills.

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