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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 1 Bed unit found at Ventura North priced from $500. The Palms on Lamar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable North Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventura NorthMOVE IN SPECIAL (Immediate)1BR,1BA$500
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$500
Alma ApartmentsCARIÑO - AF60Studio,1BA$627
Longspur CrossingB1BR,1BA$631
Creeks Edge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$650
Park Plaza1x1 (601 SqFt)1BR,1BA$665
Hedge ApartmentsSageStudio,1BA$681
BluA1Studio,1BA$682
Villas del Sol400 Upgrade 1st FloorStudio,1BA$695
Highpoint North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Austin, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Austin area is the $1.15 price per square foot B2 Model at Towne Oaks II in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value North Austin apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Highpoint North starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 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.
Towne Oaks IIB22BR,2BA$1.15
Highpoint North2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
8907 Parkfield Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.97
8909 Parkfield Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.88
StarburstB1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Ventura NorthBeautiful 2x1 minutes from the Domain!2BR,1BA$0.94
The Heights on Parmer1/11BR,1BA$1.17
Nova North ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.19
Park Plaza1x1 (629 SqFt)1BR,1BA$1.15
Anderson FlatsClassic 1Bd1BR,1BA$1.18

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $695.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Austin is Ventura North which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in North Austin costs $2,495.

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 184 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 $759 which is $1,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Austin.

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