Northwest Austin

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Northwest Austin - Austin, TX

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Natural beauty surrounds you here

Lakes River Hiking Boating Swimming Family-Friendly Commutes

Northwest Austin includes the region north of Tarrytown to just south of Cedar Park, extending from the Mopac Expressway eastward to Lake Travis. Much of the area on the west side is consumed by park space – St. Edward’s Park, Bull Creek District Park, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, and others weave together to form a vast wooded area next to the lake. These parks offer hiking trails to small waterfalls, swimming, and boating opportunities.

Neighborhoods in Northwest Austin include Northwest Hills, McNeill, Jollyville, and Anderson Mill. While the open green space and lakes might be the initial draw, you’ll soon find plenty to do here, from shopping at Lakeline Mall to visiting the Austin Aquarium. The Mopac Expressway provides convenient commutes into nearby Downtown Austin as well as to the University of Texas at Austin.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Northwest Austin is $964 for a studio, $1,244 for one bedroom, $1,597 for two bedrooms, and $2,061 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest Austin has decreased by -7.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 462 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $964/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 720 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,244/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,060 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,597/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,387 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,061/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bull Creek Greenbelt
  • Great Hills Park
  • The Stephen F. Austin Planetarium
  • Bright Leaf Preserve
  • Balcones District Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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