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West Lake Hills, TX

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A scenic community nestled amid gentle hills

Scenic Family-Friendly Upscale Charming Peaceful Suburban

West Lake Hills, commonly referred to as West Lake, is a picturesque suburb located about four miles west of Downtown Austin. Residents are drawn to West Lake, not only for its close proximity to downtown, but also for its exceptional schools, hilly landscape, and peaceful atmosphere. Renters have plenty of options in West Lake, with an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for every rental budget.

West Lake Hills sits within close reach of some of Austin’s most desirable amenities, including the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Creek Square, and Sunset Valley Marketfair. Direct access to Loop 360 connects West Lake Hills to Greater Austin in minutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Lake Hills, TX is $691 for a studio, $935 for one bedroom, and $1,166 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Lake Hills has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$935/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$15,750/month
3,405 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Red Bud Isle
  • Wild Basin Preserve
  • Austin Nature and Science Center
  • Zilker Nature Preserve
  • Zilker Botanical Garden

Military Bases

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.