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North Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Austin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Austin area of Austin, TX is a Studio unit found at ALMA Apartments priced from $625. The Rhett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $677. Here are the most affordable North Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ALMA ApartmentsCORAZON - SH - 50%Studio,1BA$625
The RhettA11BR,1BA$677
The HedgeSage - AF60Studio,1BA$695
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$733
The FielderA11BR,1BA$751
The AxelA11BR,1BA$775
VEER ApartmentsSwerve - AF60Studio,1BA$790
Alara North BurnetStudioStudio,1BA$799
Ascent at Quail CreekStudioStudio,1BA$799
Aviva at North PlazaA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Austin, TX

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Austin area is the $1.24 price per square foot D1 Model at Bridge at Harris Ridge in the in the North Austin neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value North Austin apartment is the C1 Model at Villas Tech Village starting at $1,828 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Lamplight Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Austin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridge at Harris RidgeD14BR,2BA$1.24
Villas Tech VillageC13BR,2BA$1.37
Avalon Palm Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.33
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$1.00
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
The Park at Walnut CreekA31BR,1BA$1.29
Harris Branch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.36
The RhettA11BR,1BA$0.97
Remington House ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.33
Village at Collinwood1x11BR,1BA$1.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Austin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Austin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Austin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Austin is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Austin?

The cheapest apartment in North Austin is The Rhett which is listed at $677, while the average apartment in North Austin costs $3,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 465 regular apartments in 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 North Austin?

Cheap apartments in North Austin have an average cost of $508 which is $2,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Austin.

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