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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 $925. Peaks @ NW Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge ApartmentsCedar1BR,1BA$925
Peaks @ NW HillsA31BR,1BA$1,000
AvantistudioStudio,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, TX

As of July 22, 2026 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 A4 Model at 3500 Westlake Apartments starting at $2,425 with a $2.24 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
3500 Westlake ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2.24
MAA Park MesaTraditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF2BR,2BA$1.96
2103 Woodmont Ave, Unit Apt. B2103 Woodmont Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Nalle Woods of WestlakeOne Bedroom One Bath - A1BR,1BA$2.12
MAA West AustinTraditional 1x1 657-743 SF1BR,1BA$2.12
Peaks @ NW HillsA31BR,1BA$1.68
AvantistudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
The Ridge ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Westlake?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, TX with pricing that ranges from $925 to $7,631. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $2,100 to $27,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westlake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westlake ranges from $2,100 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $11,697.

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