Last updated on August 10, 2026

Average rent in
West Lake Hills, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West Lake Hills

$1,609/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Lake Hills is $1,609 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $316 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Lake Hills

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Lake Hills rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Lake Hills, TX

Average rent prices in West Lake Hills have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in West Lake Hills, TX

Rent prices in West Lake Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Lake Hills is $1,413, whereas a house costs $6,894. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lake Hills run $1,369 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,734.

Listings

Studio

$1,139

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,319

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,914

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,536

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$8,500

144%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,139

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,319

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,914

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,536

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

144%

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Lake Hills, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in West Lake Hills, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Lake Hills and Austin Round Rock Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Lake Hills

Median rent price$1,609
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,967
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Lake Hills, TX is 18% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

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Frequently asked questions for West Lake Hills, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the West Lake Hills rental market.

How much is rent in West Lake Hills?

The average rent in West Lake Hills is $1,609 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Lake Hills?

Average rent prices in West Lake Hills have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does West Lake Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Lake Hills is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $316 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Lake Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in West Lake Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Lake Hills?

Based on our current listings data, West Lake Hills has a median rent of approximately $1,790 across the city.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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