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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 The Palms on Lamar priced from $600. Blu has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here are the most affordable North Austin apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms on Lamar0X1Studio,1BA$600
BluA1Studio,1BA$663
The RhettA11BR,1BA$677
Hedge ApartmentsSage - AF60Studio,1BA$695
ALMA ApartmentsCARIÑO - SH 50%Studio,1BA$695
Magnolia FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$733
The FielderA1AFF1BR,1BA$749
Preserve at Wells Branch11-a1r1BR,1BA$759
The Barstow Lincoln OaksA1AFF1BR,1BA$765
The AxelA11BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Austin, TX

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Austin area is the $1.18 price per square foot C1 Model at Villas Tech Village in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value North Austin apartment is the C1 Model at The Rhett starting at $1,518 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the North 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.
Villas Tech VillageC13BR,2BA$1.18
The RhettC13BR,2BA$1.20
The Olivine2B2B2BR,2BA$1.20
The Park at Walnut CreekB22BR,2BA$1.29
Park at Summers Grove29-225b2BR,2BA$1.33
Avalon Palm Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.33
Chevy ChaseB12BR,1BA$1.23
8907 Parkfield Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Towne Oaks IIA1BR,1BA$1.33
Remington House ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Austin

What type of rentals are currently available in North Austin?

There are currently 379 Apartments for Rent in North Austin, TX with pricing that ranges from $600 to $11,671. There are also 526 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Austin ranging from $420 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Austin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Austin ranges from $420 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,902.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Austin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Austin range from $1,199 to $11,671, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $660 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $760 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,599.

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