Average Rent in West Lake Hills, TX

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Current Versus Historical West Lake Hills, TX Rents

West Lake Hills rentals average $1,446 for a 1-bedroom rental to $10,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,038, or roughly $25 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $895 (-38.22%) year-over-year from $2,341 to $1,446. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $89 (-4.57%) year-over-year from $1,936 to $1,848. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,208 (35.37%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $4,625. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (1.54%) year-over-year from $10,833 to $11,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.03% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $26.77 $1,446 $2,341 (-38.22%) $2,082 (-30.54%)
2 BR $21.95 $1,848 $1,936 (-4.57%) $1,849 (-0.08%)
3 BR $24.77 $4,625 $3,417 (35.37%) $3,285 (40.79%)
4+ BR $40.80 $11,000 $10,833 (1.54%) $5,640 (95.02%)

Historical Rents in West Lake Hills, TX

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Top Cities Near West Lake Hills

There are a total of 1 cities nearby West Lake Hills. The average rent in West Lake Hills is currently $1,930 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Austin, TX, with an average rent of $1,930, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Lake Hills, TX is Austin, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,930 per month.

Let's compare West Lake Hills, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Lake Hills, TX are about 7.65% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.22% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near West Lake Hills, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Austin, TX $1,534 $1,410 $1,750 $1,930

Top Neighborhoods Near West Lake Hills

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near West Lake Hills. Some of these neighborhoods include Parker Lane, North University, and West University. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near West Lake Hills, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near West Lake Hills, TX is currently around $1,826 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than West Lake Hills's average rent, which is actually $4,038. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Lake Hills, Parker Lane has the most affordable average rent at $1,265 per month. Whereas, at $3,460 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Lake Hills. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Parker Lane, Austin, TX $865 $1,065 $1,445 $1,265
North University, Austin, TX $825 $999 $1,675 $1,450
West University, Austin, TX $1,200 $980 $1,693 $1,495
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX $1,210 $1,294 $1,629 $1,639
Riverside, Austin, TX $1,226 $1,520 $1,861 $1,678
Brentwood, Austin, TX $1,271 $1,096 $1,850 $1,750
South River City, Austin, TX $1,553 $1,438 $2,050 $1,902
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,149 $1,700 $2,000 $1,957
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX $1,564 $1,850 $2,668 $2,075
Old West Austin, Austin, TX $1,681 $1,895 $2,865 $2,207
Zilker, Austin, TX $1,855 $2,565 $2,800 $2,707
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $2,067 $2,490 $3,785 $3,460

Top Counties Near West Lake Hills



County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Zipcodes Near West Lake Hills

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near West Lake Hills, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78705, Austin, TX at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,275 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,333. That's at least $30 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Lake Hills, TX is $1,500 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,875 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in West Lake Hills, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
78746, West Lake Hills, TX N/A $1,473 $1,825 $4,275
78703, Austin, TX $1,688 $1,795 $2,500 $2,313
78704, Austin, TX $1,553 $1,897 $2,349 $2,300
78701, Austin, TX $2,067 $2,490 $3,785 $3,455
78705, Austin, TX $1,050 $1,100 $1,695 $1,500
78735, Barton Creek, TX $1,240 $1,375 $1,700 $1,900
78756, Austin, TX $1,333 $1,500 $1,875 $1,925

Frequently Asked Questions - West Lake Hills Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Lake Hills, TX?
The average monthly rental price for West Lake Hills, TX apartments for rent is approximately $4,038. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do West Lake Hills, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in West Lake Hills, TX.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Lake Hills, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,446 and an average price per square feet of $26.77. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Lake Hills.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Lake Hills, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $21.95. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Lake Hills.
How have rent prices in West Lake Hills, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in West Lake Hills, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in West Lake Hills, TX?
A reasonable rent price in West Lake Hills, TX is around $3,230/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.