
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far North Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (604 Rentals)
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Red Oaks

Allegre Point

Trails of Walnut Creek

Churchill Crossing Apartments

Hunters Chase

Chesapeake Apartments

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Copperline at Village Oaks

Capital Hills

Keystone
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15405 Long Vista Dr

Villas at Shadow Oaks

Summit at Westwood

The Flats on San Felipe

The Nine on Shoreline

San Paloma Apartments

Park at Wells Branch

On The Green

Great Hills

Village Oaks
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Hidden Timber Apartments

12148 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1407

3220 Duval Rd, Unit 0812

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Summer Grove

Parkside Crossing

10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Unit 351

Canyon Creek

11316 Jollyville Rd, Unit 3003

10926 Jollyville Rd, Unit 1217
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13005 Heinemann Dr, Unit 11-1110

High Oaks

Parkside Apartments

Marquis at Brushy Creek

MAA Balcones Woods

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The Morgan

11900 Hobby Horse Ct, Unit 1335

Lakeline Parmer Lane

Terrastone Travesia

The Wayman
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Bridge at Avery Ranch

Beck at Wells Branch

Silver Springs

The Rhett

12330 Metric Blvd, Unit 3111

2000 Cedar Bend Dr, Unit 10305

11028 Jollyville Rd, Unit 20731

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Far North Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far North Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far North Austin Studio Apartments | $1,233 | $649 | $2,400 |
| Far North Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $485 | $6,688 |
| Far North Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $764 | $5,267 |
| Far North Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $927 | $10,000+ |
| Far North Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 604 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Far North Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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Cheapest Available Far North Austin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far North Austin area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Waters at Willow Run priced from $540. Polo Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $632. Here are the most affordable Far North Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters at Willow Run | A1 - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $540 |
| Polo Club | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $632 |
| Live Oak Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| Georgetown Park | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Allegre Point | A1-HOME-30% | 1BR,1BA | $696 |
| Churchill Crossing Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| Madison Dell Ranch Apartments | A1 - Studio 491 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $728 |
| Hunters Chase | A | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Apple Creek Apartments | 1x1-460 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wind River Crossing | xwra1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far North Austin, TX
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far North Austin area is the $0.96 price per square foot Oakbrook Model at The Summit Brownstones in the in the Georgetown Village neighborhood starting from $2,820. The second greatest value Far North Austin apartment is the 1029 Forest Bluff Trail Model at 1029 Forest Bluff Trail, Unit Full House starting at $2,195 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the The Commons At Rowe Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far North Austin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit Brownstones | Oakbrook | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.96 |
| 1029 Forest Bluff Trail, Unit Full House | 1029 Forest Bluff Trail | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Cypress Creek Lakeline Blvd | Mesquite | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Falls Round Rock | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 303 Algerita Dr, Unit C | 303 Algerita Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Cambridge Villas Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Live Oak Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Mariposa Cedar Park 55+ Apartment Homes | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Lakeline Villas | The Travis (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Waters at Willow Run | A1 - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including Far North Austin, Austin, and the greater Austin area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far North Austin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Far North Austin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far North Austin is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far North Austin?
The cheapest apartment in Far North Austin is Waters at Willow Run which is listed at $540, while the average apartment in Far North Austin costs $10,210.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far North Austin?
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 809 regular apartments in Far North Austin 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 Far North Austin?
Cheap apartments in Far North Austin have an average cost of $286 which is $9,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far North Austin.
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