Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (227 Rentals)

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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 Hedge Apartments priced from $625. ALMA 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
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$625
ALMA ApartmentsCORAZON - SH - 50%Studio,1BA$625
Alara North BurnetStudioStudio,1BA$696
Park Plaza1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Woodland HeightsA -1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$699
Chevy Chase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$718
MiloA11BR,1BA$727
Walnut Creek CrossingA11BR,1BA$728
The FielderA1-Affordable1BR,1BA$729
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$731

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Austin, TX

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Austin area is the $1.25 price per square foot B4 Model at Chevy Chase Apartments in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,326. The second greatest value North Austin apartment is the B1 Model at Towne Oaks II starting at $1,275 with a $1.24 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.
Chevy Chase ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.25
Towne Oaks IIB12BR,2BA$1.24
Magnolia Flats2x12BR,1BA$1.10
CrestHaus Apartments, LLC2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Legacy Ranch at Dessau EastPalomino1BR,1BA$0.97
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
Arrowhead Park Apartments2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$1.25
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.24
The Heights on ParmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Park Plaza1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.16

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North Austin, Austin, TX

Ranked #6

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $731.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Austin is Park Plaza which is listed at $699, 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 760 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 $640 which is $2,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Austin.

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