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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 Magnolia Flats priced from $600. Hedge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable North Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$625
Alma ApartmentsCARIÑO - SH 50%Studio,1BA$645
The FielderA1-Affordable1BR,1BA$679
Longspur CrossingC1BR,1BA$681
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$694
Ironhorse Flats1BR/1BA - Reading1BR,1BA$700
BluA1Studio,1BA$703
The BarstowA1-Affordable1BR,1BA$704
VEER ApartmentsCurve- SH50Studio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Austin, TX

As of November 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Austin area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2X2-A-R Model at Ashford Cameron Grove in the in the North Lamar neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value North Austin apartment is the B4 Model at Chevy Chase Apartments starting at $1,377 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin 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.
Ashford Cameron Grove2X2-A-R2BR,2BA$1.31
Chevy Chase ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.30
Towne Oaks IIB12BR,2BA$1.17
The Heights on ParmerTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
The BelmontA11BR,1BA$1.31
Legacy Ranch @ Dessau East, A 55+ CommunityPalomino1BR,1BA$0.97
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
Chateau Avalon of AustinThe Chateau2BR,1BA$1.32
Arrowhead Park Apartments2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$1.25
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.27

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Austin, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Austin Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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 $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Austin is The Fielder which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in North Austin costs $2,995.

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 920 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 $695 which is $2,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Austin.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.