Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (81 Rentals)

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University Hills, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Wildwood Apartments priced from $600. Azure Apartments and Townhomes (NEW OWNERS) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wildwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Azure Apartments and Townhomes (NEW OWNERS)A3 (Premium)1BR,1BA$750
Heights at the Cameron0x1Studio,1BA$769
Sangria ParkA1Studio,1BA$779
Tides at MuellerA11BR,1BA$799
Sage Hill Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$815
Eryngo Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Flats At The Cameron0x1Studio,1BA$829
Centro Studio HomesCentro Studio Home - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$849
City View at MuellerS1Studio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, TX

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hills 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 University Hills apartment is the 3A Model at Park Place at Loyola Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the University Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Timbers4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.46
Park Place at Loyola Apartments3A3BR,2BA$1.22
Villas at MuellerB22BR,1BA$1.24
Wildwood ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.28
Vue at the Camerons2x12BR,1BA$1.40
The Jordan at MuellerOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.39
Eryngo Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
The Heights at 8721A1-60%1BR,1BA$1.38
Promontory Point Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Ashford Costa Brava1X1A1BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Hills, Austin, TX

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the University Hills Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 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 University Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hills is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Wildwood Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hills?

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 142 regular apartments in University Hills 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 University Hills?

Cheap apartments in University Hills have an average cost of $642 which is $1,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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