
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $779 (20 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University Hills Studio Apartments | $1,598 | $779 | $2,445 |
University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $600 | $3,763 |
University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $749 | $6,221 |
University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $1,249 | $5,551 |
University Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $1,868 | $2,700 |
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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 Villas de Sendero which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $2,054.
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 1,506 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 $633 which is $1,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.
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