Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park West Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (91 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Park West area of Austin.

property at 400 W 34th St

400 W 34th St

AustinTX78705
property at 630 Maiden Ln

630 Maiden Ln

AustinTX78705

Austin's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Austin and the best places to live with original content written by our Austin, TX Local Expert Raul Mercado

property at 619 W 37th St

619 W 37th St

AustinTX78705
property at 502 W 35th St

502 W 35th St

AustinTX78705
close
View Me
VIP Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

VIP Apartments

101 E 33rd StAustin, TX 78705
close
View Me
Pepper Tree II
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pepper Tree II

408 37th St WAustin, TX 78705
close
View Me
Warwick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick

2907 West AveAustin, TX 78705
close
View Me
Casa Del Norte
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Norte

5406 William Holland AveAustin, TX 78756
close
View Me
Stone Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Hill

3202 Helms StAustin, TX 78705
close
View Me
The Jacksonian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jacksonian

3812 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78751

Highland Park West, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park West area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rosedale priced from $900. Fashionaire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Highland Park West apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RosedaleA11BR,1BA$900
Fashionaire1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
305 FlatsCap CityStudio,1BA$950
Mauna Kai AustinModel A/BStudio,1BA$975
Le Med ApartmentsA-2 Texan1BR,1BA$989
The ChelseaJ1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Nova HouseA11BR,1BA$995
Grove at Northwest Hills11d - 1x1 - 653 sqft at GroveNW1BR,1BA$1,005
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,095
Marq on Burnet0AStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park West, TX

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park West area is the $1.67 price per square foot Plush Model at Cedar 31 in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Highland Park West apartment is the B3A Model at Venue on Guadalupe starting at $1,275 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Central East Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar 31Plush3BR,1BA$1.67
Venue on GuadalupeB3A2BR,2BA$1.23
Stone Hill Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.54
Brentwood TownhomesA1BR,1BA$1.63
5612 Grover AveB2BR,1BA$1.81
The RosedaleB12BR,1BA$1.66
Fashionaire1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Kensington CourtelpA11BR,1BA$1.58
Grove at Northwest Hills11c - 1x1 - 645 sqft at GroveNW1BR,1BA$1.79

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Park West, Austin, TX

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Austin, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Austin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Highland Park West Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland Park West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Park West is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park West?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Park West is The Rosedale which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Highland Park West costs $16,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Park West?

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 923 regular apartments in Highland Park West 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 Highland Park West?

Cheap apartments in Highland Park West have an average cost of $1,210 which is $15,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park West.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX article

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

Written by: Raul Mercado

I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting article

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.