
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $400 (241 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Austin area of Austin.


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Hedge Apartments

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Blu

Park Plaza

Woodland Heights

The Sonata

Trails of Walnut Creek

Cricket Hollow Apartments

Avalon Palm Apartments

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Alma Apartments
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9209 Northgate Blvd

Ventura North

Churchill Crossing Apartments

8207 Sam Rayburn Dr

Villas del Sol

Remington House Apartments

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Pebble Creek Apartments

Ascent North

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Starburst

VEER Apartments
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Orbit

A Country Place

Brook Meadow Village

8919 Galewood Dr

San Paloma Apartments

10810 Newmont Rd

Towne Oaks II

The Rhett

Dryfield Apartments

Park at Wells Branch
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Arrowhead Park Apartments

Woodchase Apartments

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On The Green

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Argosy at Crestview

Creeks Edge

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The Morgan

Canyon Vistas

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The Arbors of Wells Branch

Villages at Fiskville

Anderson Flats
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The Ivy

Forest Park

Silver Springs

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Oxford at Tech Ridge

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The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

Cielo at Azulyk

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The Heights on Parmer

Room in Apartment on West Loop

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Marquis Parkside
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North Austin, Austin, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Austin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Austin Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $645 | $2,537 |
| North Austin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $695 | $4,906 |
| North Austin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $916 | $5,777 |
| North Austin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| North Austin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $1,449 | $3,313 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 241 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Austin Neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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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 Longspur Crossing priced from $645. The Palms on Lamar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable North Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longspur Crossing | A | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| The Palms on Lamar | 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Hedge Apartments | Sage | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Blu | A1 | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 (601 SqFt) | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Woodland Heights | A -1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Sonata | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Ascent At Northgate | E1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Avalon Palm Apartments | EX1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Cricket Hollow Apartments | A2 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Austin, TX
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Austin area is the $1.27 price per square foot C1 Model at The Belmont in the in the North Austin neighborhood starting from $1,936. The second greatest value North Austin apartment is the B1 Model at Towne Oaks II starting at $1,200 with a $1.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belmont | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Towne Oaks II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Chateau Avalon of Austin | The Chateau | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Arrowhead Park Apartments | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Villages at Fiskville | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Nova North Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Silver Springs | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Forest Park | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 (601 SqFt) | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Woodland Heights | A -1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Austin?
The cheapest apartment in North Austin is Park Plaza which is listed at $695, 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 487 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 $559 which is $2,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Austin.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX
Written by: Raul Mercado
I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Austin
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For many people the College years are some of the best years of your life. And you can certainly make the most of those years by finding the perfect place around your campus to call home.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.