Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (63 Rentals)

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911 Morrow St

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Denson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Denson Apartments

704 Denson DrAustin, TX 78752
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6409 Burns St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6409 Burns St

6409 Burns StAustin, TX 78752
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Midtown Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

615 St Johns Ave WAustin, TX 78752
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Highland Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Square

6906-7000 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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5300 Guadalupe St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5300 Guadalupe St

5300 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78751
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117 Franklin Blvd
Studio Apartments

117 Franklin Blvd

117 Franklin BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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iConic Mueller 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

iConic Mueller 2

1008 Reinli StAustin, TX 78723

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Barclay
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

700 Franklin BlvdAustin, TX 78751
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Crestview Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Place

7304 Twin Crest DrAustin, TX 78752
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Short Hills South
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Short Hills South

8001 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753
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7101 Guadalupe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7101 Guadalupe St

7101 Guadalupe StAustin, TX 78752
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Highland Flats
Studio Apartments

Highland Flats

400 Kenniston DrAustin, TX 78752
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The Victoria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Victoria

709 Lamar PlAustin, TX 78752
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Garden Path
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Path

8017 Gessner DrAustin, TX 78753
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Highland, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at Short Hills Apartments priced from $799. VEER Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Short Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
VEER ApartmentsSwerve - AF60Studio,1BA$815
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$849
5307 Link AveFour Plex1BR,1BA$875
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$899
Hidden Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
The Joplin at Crestview ApartmentsOpalStudio,1BA$900
Argosy at CrestviewA11BR,1BA$903
The Preserve Central ParkA11BR,1BA$920
Chevy ChaseA11BR,1BA$968

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, TX

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Timbers in the in the East Austin neighborhood starting from $1,937. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the I Model at Towne Oaks starting at $1,850 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Timbers4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.46
Towne OaksI2BR,2.5BA$1.49
Hidden Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Magnolia Court ApartmentsBastion2BR,1BA$1.70
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$1.43
Austin Parke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$1.67
Chevy ChaseA11BR,1BA$1.59
The Victoria1X11BR,1BA$1.74
Villas of La Costa1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 5691BR,1BA$1.75
Mueller Flats ApartmentsTerminal1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland, Austin, TX

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Highland, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Highland Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland is under $968.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?

The cheapest apartment in Highland is 5307 Link Ave which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Highland costs $3,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland?

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 114 regular apartments in Highland 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?

Cheap apartments in Highland have an average cost of $1,295 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.

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