Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park West Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (96 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
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

Read Article
property at 4105 Speedway

4105 Speedway

AustinTX78751
property at 619 W 37th St

619 W 37th St

AustinTX78705
property at 502 W 35th St

502 W 35th St

AustinTX78705
property at 303 W 40th St

303 W 40th St

AustinTX78751
close
View Me
VIP Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

VIP Apartments

101 E 33rd StAustin, TX 78705
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

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 Ridge Apartments priced from $967. Mauna Kai Austin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Highland Park West apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge Apartments1x1 Maple A3P1BR,1BA$967
Mauna Kai AustinModel A/BStudio,1BA$975
The RosedaleA11BR,1BA$975
Le Med ApartmentsA-2 Texan1BR,1BA$989
Nova HouseA11BR,1BA$995
Fountain Terrace ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$995
Fashionaire1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Oasis at the SpeedwayEasy Tiger1BR,1BA$1,100
Kensington CourtelpA11BR,1BA$1,105
Summit at Hyde Park1x1A - Classic1BR,1BA$1,118

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park West, TX

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park West area is the $1.70 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF Model at MAA Park Mesa in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Highland Park West apartment is the Plush Model at Cedar 31 starting at $1,925 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the 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.
MAA Park MesaTraditional 2x2 1052-1172 SF2BR,2BA$1.70
Cedar 31Plush3BR,1BA$1.67
Marian Condos2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Venue on GuadalupeB3A2BR,2BA$1.16
Somerset Townhomes1CA1BR,1BA$1.79
The RosedaleB42BR,2BA$1.57
Stone Hill Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
Sparq on RioSan Antonio2BR,2BA$1.54
Brentwood TownhomesA1BR,1BA$1.63
Kensington CourtelpA11BR,1BA$1.58

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 #56

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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

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 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 $1,118.

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

The cheapest apartment in Highland Park West is The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $955, 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 52 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 $1,199 which is $15,501 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 Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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.